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Bob Iger, the company's CEO, has repeatedly claimed that Disney is solely dedicated to storytelling and entertainment, insisting that the inclusion of diverse characters and themes is not political but simply a reflection of societal progress. However, repeated headlines and actions contradict these assertions. For instance, during Iger's return in late 2022 and throughout 2023, similar headlines surfaced about him working to "quiet the culture war" within Disney—yet little change has occurred, indicating that the so-called efforts to quell controversy have been largely superficial.