Maui Residents Are Heated Over Allegations Of Oprah Delaying Road Access and Promised Funds After Wildfires

Oprah Winfrey is once again under scrutiny over her expansive 1,000-acre estate located on Maui. On July 29, a significant 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s coastline, generating tsunami waves that affected the Pacific region and eventually reached Hawaii, prompting emergency alerts.Maui County officials issued a tsunami warning, urging coastal residents to seek higher ground. Amidst the chaos, online criticism arose regarding claims that Winfrey's private road was inaccessible during the evacuation process. A viral tweet on July 29 highlighted this issue, with independent journalist Nick Sortor alleging local residents were barred from using her road. Maui local Shelby Hosana expressed her distress, stating that access could have meant a safer escape for her family.In response to these allegations, Winfrey's team firmly denied the claims, asserting that they coordinated with local authorities to ensure the road was available. The Maui Police Department corroborated this, confirming the road was indeed open for all evacuating residents. Credits (Wikipedia Commons)