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The controversy kicked off when Pascal shared a series of polarizing statements on Instagram and Twitter, comparing various historical symbols and modern political symbols. His original post featured a timeline that equated:
Confederacy flags in 1865
Nazi flags with swastikas in 1945
MAGA hats in 2020
He captioned these images with the phrase, “losers,” implying a moral equivalence among these symbols. The message was clearly intended to criticize contemporary political affiliations, but it quickly ignited outrage among fans and critics who viewed it as an offensive and inappropriate analogy. The post was subsequently deleted, with speculation that Disney, under pressure or strategic concern, advised Pascal to remove the incendiary content.