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The recent leak of a Zoom call featuring Disney executives has sent ripples through both the industry and the public. In the footage, Iger explicitly states that he was instrumental in pushing Disney’s turn toward a more politically and socially active stance. This revelation undermines the narrative that Disney’s recent ideological activism was a grassroots or external development, instead highlighting Iger’s personal influence in shaping the company's policies.
A key quote from the leaked recording suggests that Iger’s opposition to January 6 was a motivating factor: "We should be taking a stand." This statement indicates that the political positioning was a deliberate, top-down decision driven by Iger’s personal convictions on current events.