Dwayne Johnson Addresses Backlash Over Maui Wildfire Fund

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Dwayne Johnson acknowledged the backlash toward him in a video shared on Instagram.

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This response was related to efforts to raise funds for victims of the Maui wildfires.

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Johnson expressed understanding of the criticism and acknowledged that he could have handled the situation better. He vowed to improve in the future.

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The actor admitted that money is not easily available to everyone and many people live paycheck-to-paycheck.

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He expressed sympathy for those who may be feeling discouraged or reluctant to donate due to their financial constraints.

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Johnson shared that he has experienced financial challenges in the past, living from paycheck to paycheck and knows what it feels like.

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Addressing the criticism, he admitted that he had never launched such a fund before and described himself as a quick learner.

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He expressed gratitude for the lessons learned from the experience.

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