Bob Iger Faces Backlash From LGBTQ Community Over Controversial Comments

Bob Iger Faces Backlash From LGBTQ Community Over Controversial Comments

Disney CEO Bob Iger is usually very calculated. His messages are clear and concise, and he never does anything that would give someone outside of his inner circle an idea of what’s happening in his head. Credit: Disney However, Iger’s latest comments are causing a stir in the LGBTQ community, especially from someone who has long been considered an ally of that community. Iger spoke at the World Congress of Sports conference in Nashville, giving …

Bob Iger's Comments on Transgender Athlete Lead to Public Outcry

Bob Iger’s Controversial Remarks During the recent World Congress of Sports conference in Nashville, Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, made comments referencing Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner that sparked significant backlash within the LGBTQ community. Credit: Disney By referring to her as “Bruce Jenner,” Iger inadvertently invoked the controversial concept of deadnaming, drawing criticism from those who have long regarded him as an ally to this com…