| Disney CEO Bob Iger cannot claim to believe in environmental protection and equal rights while he works hand-in-hand with the Trump administration. Kathleen- It seems like with each day that passes, Donald Trump unleashes a fresh assault on our climate and civil rights.
This week already, he’s called for massive cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency — threatening air and water safety for tens of millions of people across the country.1
While dangerous policies like this one have fueled the people’s resistance movement to grow larger and stronger every day, there is still a small group of influencers advising Trump despite his disastrous agenda — his business advisory council.
On that council sits Disney CEO Bob Iger, head of a company whose family values and stated commitment to protecting the environment are completely out of step with everything Trump represents. But rather than recognizing this conflict and stepping down, Iger said that being on the council is a “great opportunity” that gives him a “pipeline” to speak with Trump.2
Thousands of people across the country disagree.
There’s no negotiating with an administration that attacks the most vulnerable members of society, denies basic science, and justifies its dangerous policies with “alternative facts.” Tell Disney and Bob Iger: it’s time to drop Trump and take a stand for our climate and civil rights.
Disney’s own website says that the “well-being of people is deeply connected to the health of the planet.”3
If Disney truly believes in protecting our planet, its CEO needs to stop collaborating with a president who denies climate change, supports the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, and has given fossil fuel companies permission to dump their waste in our rivers.4
It’s time for anyone still serving under Trump’s dangerous agenda to cut ties. Tell Disney CEO Bob Iger to denounce Trump and leave his business advisory council today!
We’ve already seen public pressure force one major CEO to leave the council and speak out against Trump’s hateful policies. After thousands of users deleted their accounts and #DeleteUber trended nationwide, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick left the council less than a week after joining. In an email to Uber staff, he vowed to resist Trump’s Muslim ban and inhumane immigration policy.5
Together, we can put the same kind of pressure on Disney and Bob Iger.
Disney cannot claim to believe in environmental protection and equal rights while it works hand-in-hand with the Trump administration. CEO Bob Iger needs to step up and speak out. Tell him to drop Trump and join the resistance today!
Thanks for all you do,
Vicky Wyatt
RESIST Project Leader, Greenpeace USA
P.S. We know the millions of people like you resisting Trump’s agenda are on the right side of history — which side will Disney choose? Tell Disney’s Bob Iger speak out against Trump’s attacks on our climate and community today!
(1) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/03/01/white-house-proposes-cutting-epa-staff-by-one-fifth-eliminating-key-programs
(2) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-trumps-travel-ban-we-cannot-shut-borders-immigrants-973111
(3) https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment
(4) http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2017/02/who-really-benefits-repealing-stream-protection-rule
(5) http://www.recode.net/2017/2/2/14490950/travis-kalanick-uber-ceo-leaves-donald-trump-advisory-council  |
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