"Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticized the company's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from ABC indefinitely after the late-night host's remarks on Charlie Kirk's death. "Where has all the leadership gone?" Eisner said in an X post on Friday, referencing Kimmel's suspension. Although Eisner - who ran the Mouse House from 1984 to 2005 - didn't call out current CEO Bob Iger by name, he took a clear shot at his successor."
"Eisner lamented what he characterized as the capitulation of university presidents, law firm partners, and other corporate leaders to Trump and his allies. 'Maybe the Constitution should have said, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, except in one's political or financial self-interest,' Eisner wrote. In the post, Eisner defended Kimmel, praising him as 'very talented and funny.'"
"Disney has been the target of backlash in recent days in Hollywood and beyond, including protests at its studio headquarters in Burbank, California. Eisner ran Disney for more than two decades. During his tenure, the company's market value grew from around $2 billion to a full-fledged entertainment giant worth roughly $60 billion. Disney is now valued at over $200 billion."
Michael Eisner criticized Disney's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host's remarks about Charlie Kirk's death, questioning the company's leadership and posting 'Where has all the leadership gone?' Eisner defended Kimmel as 'very talented and funny' and suggested corporate leaders have capitulated to political pressures. Eisner did not name current CEO Bob Iger but signaled disapproval of the succession and corporate direction. Disney faced backlash and protests at its Burbank studio. Eisner previously ran Disney from 1984 to 2005, growing its market value from roughly $2 billion to about $60 billion; Disney is now valued above $200 billion.
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