Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been sued by the Walt Disney Co (Picture: Reuters)

Walt Disney Co has sued Florida’s Republican governor and possible 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

The company on Wednesday asked a court to overturn the state’s efforts to control its Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando.

Disney accuses DeSantis of ‘weaponizing’ his power to politically publish the company.

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Walt Disney Co has asked a court to overturn Florida’s efforts to control its theme parks in Orlando.