Dwayne Johnson Acknowledges Backlash Over Maui Fund with Oprah

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Dwayne Johnson has apologized for asking for donations to the "People's Fund of Maui" that he and Oprah Winfrey set up to help survivors of the Maui wildfires. Johnson acknowledged the backlash and stated that he understands why people were upset, recognizing that not everyone can afford to donate. He pledged to do better in the future and expressed his empathy for those living paycheck to paycheck. The fund, which initially received $5 million each from Johnson and Winfrey, aims to provide financial assistance to residents whose homes were damaged in the fires.
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