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Coverage dated July 29, 2025

Oprah Winfrey responds to claims private road closed during Hawaii tsunami

Headline from Newsweek

A spokesperson for Winfrey responded to the viral social media claims in a statement shared with Newsweek.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Oprah Opens Her Private Road in Hawaii amid Tsunami Evacuations, Denies Blocking Access as Backlash Brews (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Accusations a private road running through Oprah Winfrey's estate on the Hawaiian island of Maui remained closed as local residents attempted to move to higher ground following a tsunami warning overnight were rebutted Wednesday morning.

  2. Newsweek

    Oprah Winfrey responds to claims private road closed during Hawaii tsunami (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A spokesperson for Winfrey responded to the viral social media claims in a statement shared with Newsweek.

  3. Fox News

    Oprah Winfrey hits back at claims her private road on Maui estate was closed during tsunami evacuation (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey faces accusations over private road access during Maui tsunami evacuation as rumors circulate online about her estate road being blocked for residents.

  4. New York Post

    Oprah Winfrey accused of closing her private Hawaii road during Tsunami evacuation (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, causing a tsunami alert.

  5. PolitiFact

    Oprah didn’t refuse opening her Hawaii road during tsunami (opens PolitiFact)

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    Claims that Oprah Winfrey refused to open her private road during July 29 the Hawaii tsunami warnings aren’t accurate. Winfrey’s spokesperson and the Maui police said the road was open.

  6. Deadline

    Oprah Winfrey Spokesperson Refutes Claims Road On Hawaii Estate Closed During Tsunami Evacuation (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey Spokesperson Refutes Claims Private Road On Hawaii Estate Remained Closed During Tsunami Evacuation

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