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Newton’s role at Disney was notably intertwined with the controversial “Reimagined Tomorrow” program, which aimed to diversify Disney’s content and corporate culture. This initiative became highly scrutinized after leaked internal Zoom calls revealed executives openly discussing a “not-so-secret gay agenda,” including targeting young audiences with content aligned to inclusive and progressive themes.
These revelations came at a sensitive time, coinciding with ongoing debates about parental rights and education in Florida, where Disney’s stance on political issues drew significant public backlash. Critics argued that Disney was leveraging woke ideology, leading to accusations that the company was pushing a social agenda at odds with traditional family values.