Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift not donate a ‘single penny’ to hurricane relief victims?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, renowned for her numerous hit singles and albums, is now facing scrutiny after a Twitter account claimed that she has not donated a single penny to support victims of Hurricane Helene.
This accusation comes alongside claims regarding her impressive net worth, estimated at $1.3 billion.
These allegations emerge amid the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton, which threw communities into turmoil during the harrowing days of severe flooding.
The storms also triggered numerous natural disasters, including landslides that obliterated homes and shattered lives built over decades.
Claim: Taylor Swift hasn’t donated a penny to hurricane victims
A Twitter user named @patriotXV1 has accused Taylor Swift of failing to donate any money to aid the victims of Hurricane Helene. The post included a photo of Swift alongside the message, "Taylor Swift is now worth an estimated $1.3 billion hasn't donated a penny to help with Hurricane Helene victims."
This accusation emerged amid discussions about celebrity compassion, as per Snopes.
Another user chimed in, sharing a caption with the post that read, "Exactly Tiff! I saw this and in I thought - yes where are all the hotshot 'celebrities' with their compassion?!"
In response, a user with over 500K followers reposted the tweet by @patriotXV1, stating, "She's so disgusting." The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 19.5K views within hours.
Exactly Tiff! I saw this and in I thought - yes where are all the hotshot “celebrities” with their compassion?! pic.twitter.com/DI7IUjxwZT
— GinnyM 🇺🇸🙏✝️ TRUMP WON - KARI LAKE WON (@PatriotXV11) October 7, 2024
Feeding America confirms Taylor Swift's $5M donation for hurricane relief efforts
A claim about Taylor Swift's philanthropy has been proven false, as Feeding America confirmed that she didn’t donate just a single penny, but rather several hundred million pennies to support Hurricane Helene victims, according to People.
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America, expressed deep gratitude for Swift's generous contribution.
In a statement, the organization shared, "We're incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous $5 million donation to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts. This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms."
The statement added, "Together we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need."
Notably, MEAWW also previously debunked claims that Swift declined to participate in Kid Rock's benefit concert for hurricane victims.
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