Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clashed over the role of government in regulating private businesses during a Republican debate. DeSantis defended his lawsuit against Disney over opposing Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, while Haley accused him of holding a personal vendetta. Haley said, "Government doesn't bully our businesses," while DeSantis took on Disney for offending him. The fight began after Disney criticized the "Don't Say Gay" law, leading Florida to strip Disney of special tax district control.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clashed over the role of government in regulating private
00:06 businesses during a Republican debate. DeSantis defended his lawsuit against Disney over opposing
00:12 Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, while Haley accused him of holding a personal vendetta.
00:16 Haley said government doesn't bully our businesses, while DeSantis took on Disney for offending him.
00:22 The fight began after Disney criticized the "Don't Say Gay" law, leading Florida to strip
00:26 Disney of special tax district control. Disney alleged retaliation for opposing the law,
00:32 then sued DeSantis, but later dropped claims except for free speech.
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