The attached is a very short summary of Walt's involvement with the DOJ, and more specifically the FBI.
Remember that Walt was a patriot (as defined in the 20s-60s) and believed in what this country stood for. He was also a bit of an opportunist, so when it came time for WWII, he made propaganda cartoons and housed the military in his studios.
Walt was asked to join the House Unamerican Affairs Committee (which wanted to root out the evils of communism), and did so reluctantly and cautiously (by many accounts). But he did have a few names to share with the committee. One was a particular animator who "gave him trouble" and wanted to unionize, and apparently had maybe been engaged in some "subversive activity"
And because he was this sort of patriot and was beloved and well known, the house, the DOJ, and the FBI asked for any information he had going forward.
Was he an "informant?" Likely not. Was he doing his part and staying in the good graces of the feds? Almost certainly.
It was an interesting time, and Walt was savvy enough to know how to play the game (as it were)
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