Actress Denée Benton Calls Florida Governor 'Grand Wizard' at Tony Awards

Actress Denée Benton called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a Ku Klux Klan leader during her presentation at the Tony Awards.
Benton compared DeSantis to a "Grand Wizard" while presenting an Excellence in Theatre Education Award, drawing applause and cheers from the audience.
DeSantis has championed legislation restricting school curricula and targeting marginalized groups, earning criticism from civil rights groups.
The Tony Awards were unscripted this year due to an ongoing strike, allowing presenters to speak freely.
Two Black actors became the first non-binary award winners in Tony Awards history.