Hello everyone! Let’s dive into the latest buzz surrounding Disney, brought to light by a recent sting operation led by James O’Keefe and his “O’Keefe Media Group.” This story has sparked quite a conversation, and here’s why.
Last week, RedState broke the news about an undercover operation involving a Disney Senior VP, Michael Giordano. O’Keefe’s team caught Giordano making some bold claims about Disney’s hiring practices. According to Giordano, Disney prioritizes hiring based on race, stating outright that they were not planning to hire any white males.
Here’s where it gets interesting. O’Keefe didn’t just stop at recording Giordano’s statements. In a twist straight out of a spy movie, O’Keefe confronted Giordano while he was at a café, thinking he was on a date. Unbeknownst to Giordano, his date was another of O’Keefe’s operatives. The scene unfolded dramatically as both women left the table, making way for O’Keefe to step in and confront Giordano.
During this confrontation, O’Keefe peppered Giordano with questions, including whether he was aware of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race and religion. As Giordano tried to escape the situation, O’Keefe followed him, reiterating Giordano’s own comments about not hiring white clients. The pursuit continued until Giordano got into his Tesla and drove off, with O’Keefe still in pursuit on foot, reminding him about the Civil Rights Act.
CONFRONTED: The Walt Disney Senior Vice President Michael Giordano is confronted by James O’Keefe and @OKeefeMedia after uncovering @Disney‘s discriminatory hiring practices. The situation intensified when one of our American Swiper’s confronts Giordano about having a “tickle” in… pic.twitter.com/5mh7NhUOmz
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) June 24, 2024
This sting operation is part of a larger campaign by O’Keefe, who has teased additional footage to be released soon. The revelations have caused significant ripples, with claims about Disney’s hiring practices echoing previous allegations. In 2023, a whistleblower suggested that Disney enforced DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) requirements and even punished employees for conservative views.
The controversy doesn’t stop there. Former executive producer Latoya Raveneau has openly discussed her “not-at-all-secret gay agenda,” indicating a deliberate inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in children’s programming. All these factors paint a picture of a company leaning heavily into progressive ideologies, raising questions about its internal culture and practices.
SCOOP: I’ve obtained video from inside Disney’s all-hands meeting about the Florida parental rights bill, in which executive producer Latoya Raveneau says her team has implemented a “not-at-all-secret gay agenda” and is regularly “adding queerness” to children’s programming. pic.twitter.com/eJnZMpKIXT
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) March 29, 2022
The fallout from these revelations has been swift. Michael Giordano has taken a leave of absence from his role at 20th Century Television and has deleted his LinkedIn account. The political response has been notable as well. Senator Mike Lee of Utah hinted at upcoming scrutiny from the Senate Judiciary Committee, while Stephen Miller, a former advisor to Donald Trump, is already pursuing legal action against Disney for alleged discriminatory hiring practices.
This developing story promises more twists and turns as additional footage and information are released. Will these revelations lead to significant changes within Disney, or will the company weather the storm as it has in the past? Stay tuned, folks, as we keep you updated on this unfolding drama.
