HBO’s Last Week Tonight host John Oliver said he’s pleased at the prospect of Disney paying more taxes in Florida but doesn’t like the fact that it was Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) who successfully brought down the hammer on the company.
Oliver called DeSantis a “right-wing dipshit” and falsely accused the governor of being “scared” of gay people, presumably because of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, which prohibits the teaching of sexuality and gender ideology to children in kindergarten through third grade.
“Look, do I think it’s bad if Disney pays more taxes? No I don’t. That would be a good thing,” the British comedian said on Sunday’s episode.
“I don’t love that it might happen not through meaningful tax reform but on the whim of one right-wing dipshit who’s scared of gay people and doesn’t understand the First Amendment. But hey, ends, means, what are you gonna do?”
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Oliver also repeated establishment media claims that Florida taxpayers could end up footing Disney’s $1 billion in outstanding bond debt.
Gov. DeSantis’ office has refuted these reports, saying state taxpayers won’t be stuck with the bill.
“Disney will pay its fair share of taxes,” said DeSantis spokeswoman Christina Pushaw in a recent tweet. “Floridians, including residents of Orange and Osceola Counties, will not be on the hook. Do not fall for another partisan political lie being amplified by media.”
About the Reedy Creek special district: Disney will pay its fair share of taxes. Floridians, including residents of Orange and Osceola Counties, will not be on the hook. Do not fall for another partisan political lie being amplified by media.😎
More to come… pic.twitter.com/B7xpktBYav
— Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 (@ChristinaPushaw) April 28, 2022
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