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This internal battle echoes the larger corporate struggle over Disney’s identity, brand, and financial health. Pelts’s outspoken criticisms resonate with many outside observers who believe Disney’s embrace of ideological messaging has contributed to its recent misfortunes. While Pelts admits he may have limited power if seated on the board, his push signals a rising tide of investor activism seeking accountability and reinvigoration of Disney’s traditional entertainment roots.