Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Refutes False Claims About Maui Relief Efforts
The actor and wrestler clarifies his and the People's Fund of Maui's significant contributions in response to misleading reports.
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson addresses misleading reports about his financial commitment to Maui wildfire victims, emphasizing the delivery of over $50 million to over 8,000 survivors.
- Johnson criticizes reporter Nick Sortor for spreading 'false clickbait garbage' about his efforts, urging him to focus on positive action for Hawaii.
- The controversy stems from a misinterpretation of crowd reactions at a WWE press conference, with Sortor incorrectly claiming chants were about Maui relief.
- Johnson and Oprah Winfrey initiated the People's Fund of Maui with a $10 million donation, aiming to support those affected by the devastating wildfires.
- Sortor acknowledges some validity to Johnson's clarifications but decides to keep his original post for context, despite the dispute.