{
  "id": 11248131,
  "title": "Bob Chapek says he shouldn't have taken the Disney CEO job — and has some advice for Josh D'Amaro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/bob-chapek-says-he-shouldnt-have-taken-the-disney-ceo-job-and-has",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:22:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/bob-chapek-former-disney-ceo-iger-advice-josh-damaro-politics-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bob Chapek, the former Disney CEO, has expressed regret over his decision to take the position and claims he fell victim to a plot by his predecessor Bob Iger. Chapek supports current Disney CEO Josh D Amaro and advises him to steer clear of cultural conflicts. Chapek believes Disney should maintain a neutral stance in political matters, as his own experience with Florida's \"Don't Say Gay\" bill taught him the dangers of aligning with specific advocacy groups.",
  "summary": "Bob Chapek backs current top Disney executive Josh D'Amaro, saying his promotion was \"appropriate,\" and offered some advice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}