February 15th 2024.
Recently, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took a moment out of his busy schedule to address a reporter who had made a false claim about his Maui relief efforts. As we all know, Johnson has been actively supporting and providing aid to Maui in the aftermath of the devastating 2023 wildfires. However, one journalist, Nick Sortor, decided to challenge Johnson's actions and call him out for not doing enough. This sparked a heated debate on social media, with Sortor's tweet going viral over the weekend.
In his tweet, Sortor accused Johnson of being booed at a WWE press conference in Las Vegas for not fulfilling his promise to donate millions to the victims of the Maui fires. He even went as far as saying that the audience was demanding Johnson and Oprah Winfrey to follow through with their commitments. Sortor added that the crowd was chanting "MAUI! MAUI! MAUI!" in protest. However, Johnson was quick to respond to this false claim on his own Twitter account.
Johnson usually avoids responding to negative and false clickbait news, as he believes it's not worth his time and energy. But, when someone uses a tragic event like the wildfires in Hawaii to gain attention, he can't stay quiet. He clarified that the moment Sortor was referring to was from a WWE press conference where he was playing the role of a "heel," also known as a bad guy, for entertainment purposes. He explained that it's a common practice in the wrestling world, and the audience actually loves it.
Johnson also took this opportunity to provide some context about his relief efforts in Maui. He mentioned that his People's Fund of Maui has already distributed over $50 million to more than 8,000 survivors of the fires. He expressed his gratitude for being able to contribute significantly to the relief fund. As someone who has roots in Hawaii and spends a considerable amount of time there with his family, this cause is close to his heart.
The Fast and Furious star also shared his personal connection to the Polynesian community in Hawaii and praised their resilience in the face of adversity. He emphasized that these people are not just his Polynesian brothers and sisters, but they are also American citizens who deserve all the support and help they can get. Despite the challenges they are facing, Johnson believes that they will rise and rebuild their lives.
After Johnson's response, Sortor followed up with another tweet, seemingly admitting that he used this moment as clickbait to bring media attention back to Maui's relief efforts. He acknowledged that Johnson had disputed his claim and that he was willing to listen to his side of the story. However, he also stated that he will keep his original post up to provide context for their ongoing dispute over the funding for Maui.
Last year, Johnson and Oprah Winfrey joined forces to launch the People's Fund of Maui, dedicated to providing aid and relief to the victims of the devastating wildfires on the island. The fires, which occurred in August 2023, were the deadliest in the country in over 100 years, claiming the lives of approximately 100 people and burning an estimated 2,170 acres of land. The fund, which started with a $10 million donation from Johnson and Winfrey, is still active and continues to support the people of Maui.
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