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Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-10-09): Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson responds to Maui wildfire fund backlash: 'I could've been better' Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has pledged to "grow and do better" after receiving backlash following the launch of his joint fundraiser for Maui with Oprah Winfrey. Johnson and Winfrey launched the People's Fund of Maui in August in response to the devastating wildfires. The actor and former talk show host each donated $5 million to kick off the campaign and asked their fans to also contribute.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2024-08-05): Wildfires have decimated Maui, Hawaii, with the deadly natural disaster claiming 55 lives so far. In response, prominent celebrities associated with Hawaii—like Oprah Winfrey, a part-time resident of Maui, and Jason Momoa, a native of Honolulu—are stepping up to help relief efforts. [...] On Instagram, Momoa reposted the nonprofit ‘Āina Momona, which is raising money for the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui County Strong Fund "We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana on Maui who been impacted by the recent wildfires," he wrote in the caption. "Link in our bio to organizations that are helping." [...] Additionally, Momoa emphasized that people should not be traveling to Hawaii right now. "Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now," he wrote on Instagram. "DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need."
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-09): One such false rumor began to spread on Aug. 31. On that day, entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey and actor Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, announced the creation of the People's Fund of Maui. Its purpose was to provide $1,200 per month to victims of the blaze to help them in their recovery. In a video announcement that was posted across both of the celebrities' social media accounts, Winfrey and Johnson said they collectively pledged $10 million of their own money toward the fund. Their connection to Hawaii: Winfrey owns property on Maui, while Realtor.com reports that Johnson had a vacation rental on Oahu and had spent time in Hawaii when he was a child. [...] In other words, Winfrey and Johnson were simply following a plan that was previously executed by Parton for the Smokies, with the pair even pledging more of their own money up front to the Maui fund.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-14): The People’s Fund of Maui was launched with a $10 million donation. After consulting with community leaders, Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have created a new fund for survivors of the Aug. 8 wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry. [...] To contribute, visit PeoplesFundofMaui.org. All net proceeds will go to those directly impacted in Maui, the release says.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-01): Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday. [...] In the announcement, Winfrey and Johnson said they consulted with "community elders, leaders and residents including Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, Keali’i Reichel, Archie Kalepa, Ekolu Lindsey, Kimo Falconer, Tiare Lawrence, Kaimana Brummel, Kaleikoa Ka’eo, Brian Keaulana, Kaimi Kaneholani, Henohea Kāne, Paele Kiakona, Ed Suwanjindar, Shep Gordon and Jason Momoa."
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-06): - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey announced a fund to help Maui residents. [...] Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey were met with significant backlash when they asked people for donations towards a fundraiser for those affected by the Maui wildfires, as many questioned why they didn't contribute more themselves. But now some fans are coming to their defense as they feel the pair were unfairly vilified for trying to help. [...] On August 31, Johnson and Winfrey took to Instagram and TikTok accounts to announce the People's Fund of Maui, which they said they created inspired by Dolly Parton's philanthropy to raise money for those directly impacted by the wildfires, and appealed to viewers to donate funds.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2024-04-23): Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more [...] AP AUDIO: Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more. AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson’s large donations to Maui wildfire survivors.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-11): FACT CHECK: No, Jason Momoa Did Not Expose A Maui Donation Scam By Oprah Winfrey And Dwayne Johnson A video shared on TikTok claims Jason Momoa has exposed a donation scam for victims of Maui wildfires run by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. [...] "Jason Momoa Exposes Oprah & The Rock’s EVIL Maui Donation Scam," words overlaid on the video read.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-05): In the thumbnail image for the video, it claimed that Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, had purportedly admitted to a "shady role" in the August 2023 Maui wildfires and then publicly pleaded, "Please, forgive me." The image also showed entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey owns property on Maui, while Realtor.com reports that Johnson has a vacation rental on Oahu and had spent time in Hawaii when he was a child. [...] Part of the video concentrated on the fact that Johnson and Winfrey had recorded a video announcing their creation of the People's Fund of Maui. The fund was designed to provide money to residents who were unable to return to their homes following the fires, which were the deadliest U.S. wildfires in more than a century. The Associated Press reported that the People's Fund of Maui was initially set up to provide payments of $1,200 per month to affected residents. Johnson and Winfrey each gave $5 million of their own money to start the fund. They also provided information about how people can donate.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-10-09): In late August, Johnson and Oprah Winfrey launched the People’s Fund of Maui, a fund intended to put money directly into the hands of adults displaced by the deadly wildfires that had ripped through Lahaina and Kula in Maui, Hawaii, earlier that month. [...] Here’s what to know about the controversy surrounding Johnson and Winfrey’s Maui fund, as well as both stars’ responses to the backlash. [...] Winfrey and Johnson announced they had formed the People’s Fund of Maui in a joint Instagram video on Aug. 31.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-11): The background of the video's claims about Johnson and Winfrey was that they had teamed up in real life to create the People's Fund of Maui. The fund was established as an effort to provide money to people who had been impacted by the fires that swept across the Hawaiian island. The fires were the deadliest U.S. wildfires in more than a century. [...] NARRATOR: So, what exactly is going on? In a jaw-dropping turn of events that sent shockwaves through the world of celebrity philanthropy, it seems that the ever-charming Dwayne Johnson and the "queen of talk" shows herself, Oprah Winfrey might not be the altruistic saviors we thought they were. What initially looked like a generous $10 million dollars donation to help the people of Maui, is now being seen in a whole new light, with rumors and whispers swirling about the true motives behind this flashy act of charity. Just a few days ago, social media was buzzing with excitement as Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey made headlines by announcing their jaw-dropping donation of $10 million to aid the victims of Maui.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-12-16): County Of Maui/ZUMA Press Wire Dwayne Johnson Says He's 'Completely Heartbroken' by Hawaii Wildfires as Death Toll Continues to Rise Momoa has also been directing donors to the People’s Fund of Maui, which was established by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson and provides eligible residents of Lahaina and Kula $1,200 a month. "I've been doing everything from [my platforms] to go to People's Fund of Maui, because I know it's going… directly to families," he tells PEOPLE. "When we were hurting, it was really beautiful to see everybody come together," he adds of the donations that have come in since August. But Momoa has other ways of getting financial support to residents of the island. All proceeds from his collaboration with clothing brand Da Hui, the Aloha J Collection, go directly to families affected by the fires. "I like being able to give something that people can buy, [or] share from afar" he says, noting that the holiday season is right around the corner. Shoppers looking to make a positive difference can "take that home," he adds. As an onscreen superhero and powerhouse Hollywood producer, too, Momoa looks for ways to support and promote his birthplace.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-04): - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey announced the "People's Fund of Maui" on September 1. [...] Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey launched a relief fund to help aid local residents who were affected by wildfires that ravaged large sections of Maui, Hawaii, but viewers hit back and asked why the celebrity duo couldn't donate more of their own millions, instead of appealing to people with less money. [...] On August 31, the pair posted a video to their millions of followers on Instagram in which Winfrey could be seen standing beside Johnson as they introduced the "People's Fund of Maui," which they said aimed to help raise money for local residents affected by the tragedy.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-31): In the wake of backlash, Oprah Winfrey starts a fund for Maui fire victims alongside Dwayne Johnson Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson are teaming up to provide financial aid to those who have been affected by the historic Maui fires that ravaged the Hawaiian island earlier this month. [...] Winfrey and Johnson started their campaign with a $10-million donation to those who suffered from the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-13): UPDATE: Dwayne Johnson has shared his reaction to the Maui wildfires, along with ways to donate and support those impacted by the devastation. [...] PREVIOUSLY: Jason Momoa has shared a message on social media suggesting prospective vacationers stay away from Maui. [...] Momoa was born in Honolulu and is of native Hawaiian ancestry. Though he moved to Iowa, he later returned to his native state and studied at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Momoa also reposted on his story a Maui Mutual Aid Resource Guide posted by @hiprogressiveaction, Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-06): Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey spark backlash after asking fans to donate to Maui fund ‘A billionaire and a millionaire asking YOU to donate YOUR money?’ one critic says Fans have criticised Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey for asking for donations to their Maui relief fund, with many suggesting the celebrity duo solely contribute to the fund. [...] In light of the tragedy, Winfrey and Johnson took to Instagram and TikTok on 31 August to reach their millions of followers, and in a video of the pair standing side-by-side, they introduced their new collaboration: The People’s Fund of Maui.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-06): On Sept. 5, 2023, the celebrity gossip YouTube channel named Just In (@JustInCeleb) published a 10-minute video with the title, "Jason Momoa Exposes Oprah & The Rock's EVIL Maui Donation Scam." The video was viewed more than 100,000 times in under 24 hours. The video's thumbnail image claimed actor Jason Momoa said Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson were "stealing money from the poor" via a fundraising effort they created to benefit victims of wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui in August 2023. The thumbnail also contained a photo of Winfrey and Johnson standing next to each other during an event to announce the fundraising initiative, the People's Fund of Maui, which, as we previously reported, intended to provide $1,200 per month to victims. [...] Despite the YouTube video's assertion, there's no evidence of Momoa calling Winfrey and Johnson's donation fund "pure evil," nor of him saying the two were "stealing money from the poor." To the contrary, he has publicly supported the People's Fund of Hawaii and reportedly served as a consultant during the fund's creation.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-05): 'YOU Give The Money': Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Dragged After Asking Fans for Maui Wildfire Donations Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are being slammed after asking their fans to donate in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, RadarOnline.com has learned. [...] "@Oprah and I are honored to announce the People’s Fund of Maui, a fund putting money directly in the pockets of those who were affected by the recent wildfires," the actor shared last week. "We are honored to start this campaign with $10 million dollars and ask for your help in donating to those who have lost their homes. We thank you in advance for your contribution," The Rock continued, adding, "every adult resident who lives in the affected area and was displaced by the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula is eligible to receive $1200 per month to help them through this period of recovery."
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2024-10-09): The Rock & Jason Momoa Speak Out on Maui Fires, Offer Ways to Help [...] Maui Officials Clarify Reports Oprah Winfrey Denied Entry into Maui Shelter [...] Oprah, Dwayne Johnson Donate $10 Million, Launch Maui Wildfire Relief Fund
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-31): Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, and More Stars Urge Fans to Support Maui's Wildfire Recovery [...] On Aug. 31, Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey announced that they'd come together to support recovery efforts by kicking off a new fund with a $10 million donation. The fund, called The People's Fund of Maui, will provide Hawaii residents above the age of 18 who were affected by the fires with a monthly $1,200 stipend. The fund was created with "guidance, insights, and the blessing of community elders, leaders and residents including Hōkūulani Holt-Padilla, Keali'i Reichel, Archie Kalepa, Ekolu Lindsey, Kimo Falconer, Tiare Lawrence, Kaimana Brummel, Kaleikoa Ka'eo, Brian Keaulana, Kaimi Kaneholani, Henohea Kāne, Paele Kiakona, Ed Suwanjindar, Shep Gordon, and Jason Momoa," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Reps for Johnson and Winfrey did not immediately respond to POPSUGAR's request for comment.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2024-08-30): In August 2023, a series of wildfires devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui. The OWN founder teamed up with fellow Hollywood heavyweight Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, 52, to launch the People’s Fund of Maui for residents with an initial donation of $10 million. [...] "Almost a year ago, Oprah and Johnson faced backlash after asking struggling peasants to donate to the Maui fund they launched to help wildfire victims. Oprah and Johnson committed to donating $10 million themselves," one individual posted. [...] The fact-checking website Snopes has disproved numerous allegations associated with the People’s Fund of Maui. For example, the site labeled rumors that "Aquaman" actor and Hawaii native Jason Momoa accused Winfrey and The Rock of "stealing money from the poor" as false.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-01): Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday. [...] In the announcement, Winfrey and Johnson said they consulted with "community elders, leaders and residents including Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, Keali’i Reichel, Archie Kalepa, Ekolu Lindsey, Kimo Falconer, Tiare Lawrence, Kaimana Brummel, Kaleikoa Ka’eo, Brian Keaulana, Kaimi Kaneholani, Henohea Kāne, Paele Kiakona, Ed Suwanjindar, Shep Gordon and Jason Momoa." [...] Johnson and Winfrey hope the fund will continue to make transfers to qualifying residents for at least six months, but Winfrey said it would be up to the American public to determine how long the fund extends, based on their support and donations.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-14): Dwayne Johnson Is ‘Heartbroken’ By Maui Wildfires—Here’s How You Can Help Sending love. Dwayne Johnson sent a message of encouragement to Maui residents on Instagram. The Black Adam star took to Instagram to talk about the Hawaiian natural disaster. [...] Jason Momoa, who was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, also spoke out about tourism during the disaster on his Instagram. "Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now," he wrote. "Do not travel. "Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need."
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-06): Help is also coming from the rich and famous: Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes through a new fund they announced last week. [...] Celebrities like Native Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa and Aerosmith singer and Maui homeowner Steven Tyler are also among those urging people to visit. [...] MauiAPPeopleJoe BidenFederal Emergency Management AgencyLahainaHonoluluHawaiiGovernmentPoliceTouristsBrian SchatzSteven TylerJason MomoaOprah WinfreyLawyersFBITwitterDwayne JohnsonCelebritiesAerosmith 1/1Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-15): Former talk show host and author Oprah Winfrey copped a bunch of criticism after she was reportedly blocked from filming Maui wildfire survivors inside an evacuation centre. [...] The TV Presenter also posted a video to IG, mentioning that she would be making a "major donation after all the smoke and ashes have settled" in Maui. In response to her video, people pleaded for her to give back the Maui land she owns to the native Hawaiians. [...] "Maui needs our help. Please do whatever you can to help our friends and ‘ohana in this time of need," the singer wrote in the caption.
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-08-31): Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents [...] Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday. [...] Dwayne Johnson attends the world premiere of "Black Adam" in New York on Oct. 12, 2022, left, and Oprah Winfrey appears at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans on June 30, 2023. Johnson and Winfrey have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires. (AP Photo)
Claim: Jason Momoa exposed Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson for running a Maui donation scam (Viral Video, 2023-09-06)
Evidence (2023-09-06): Help is also coming from the rich and famous: Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes through a new fund they announced last week. [...] Celebrities like Native Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa and Aerosmith singer and Maui homeowner Steven Tyler are also among those urging people to visit.
Claim: claims Jonathan Swift said, "A love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold." (Viral Quote, 2019-11-15)
Evidence (2019-11-15): The statement does not appear in any of Swift’s written works. It actually comes from an anonymous essay published in 1753 that was likely written by John Hawkesworth.
Claim: claims Jonathan Swift said, "A love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold." (Viral Quote, 2019-11-15)
Evidence (2024-09-10): Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish writer and satirist. Acclaimed as one of the finest prose satirists in the English language, he was also well known for his poetry and essays. [...] - As translated in John Mullan's review of Jonathan Swift by Victoria Glendinning, in London Review of Books, Vol. 20 No. 21 (29 October 1998) [...] External links [edit]- Jonathan Swift: Biography, Works, Articles and Quotes at Luminarium - Works by Jonathan Swift at Project Gutenberg - Jonathan Swift: An Overview
Claim: claims Jonathan Swift said, "A love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold." (Viral Quote, 2019-11-15)
Evidence (2013-01-01): Jonathan Swift, Deane Swift, Thomas Birch, Thomas Wilkes, Thomas Hawkesworth (1768). "The Works of the Reverend Dr. Jonathan Swift: Miscellanies in prose", p.366 Jonathan Swift, John Hawkesworth (1766). "Letters, Written by the Late Jonathan Swift ... and Several of His Friends: From the Year 1703-to 1740. Published from the Originals; with Notes Explanatory and Historical", p.117