Oprah Winfrey admits she was shocked by backlash and ‘online attacks’ over the fund she started with Dwayne Johnson to help victims of the Maui fires: ‘It’s sad that we’re in this state in our country’
Both Winfrey, 69, and Johnson, 52, committed $5 million each to get the People’s Fund of Maui started
However, many were upset and angered that Winfrey are still asking for fans to chip in, despite starting the fund with $10 million
Winfrey appeared on CBS Mornings on Tuesday, revealing the backlash to the fund shocked her
Nearly two weeks after Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched their fund to help Maui wildfire victims, Oprah is responding to the backlash.
Both Winfrey, 69, and Johnson, 52, committed $5 million each to get the People’s Fund of Maui started, stating in a video that the funds would be directly distributed to those in need who were affected by the fires in the historical area Lahaina.
However, many were upset and angered that Winfrey – with a reported net worth of $2.8 billion – and Johnson – reportedly worth $800 million – are still asking for fans to chip in, despite starting the fund with $10 million.