Oprah Winfrey responds to claims about blocking Maui road amid tsunami evacuation, denies allegations

Oprah Winfrey denied claims of blocking a private road on her Maui property during a tsunami evacuation. These allegations circulated online. Winfrey's spokesperson stated her team contacted law enforcement and FEMA to ensure evacuation routes were open. Maui county officials confirmed the road was a viable evacuation option. Social media accusations suggested otherwise, but were contradicted by official sources.