But his motive in going after Disney was political, so choosing culture war flamethrowers suited his purpose at the time. That's what he focused on in speeches, his book, etc.
From what I'm seeing lately, the coverage is turning away from outrage over the first amendment violation to concern about a governor who's willing to hurt a business that provides huge economic benefits to his own state to suit his own political agenda. He has to play to the base even more than the other guy in order to get the nomination, but what happens then? The former president never had the reputation of being anti-business, which doesn't play well with people whose support DeSantis will need.