MrBeast responds after facing backlash for his recent ‘curing blindness’ YouTube video

Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson has responded to the people criticizing his initiative to cure 1000 blind people on his recent YouTube video. The program has received mixed responses as majority of the community claimed it to be a ‘publicity stunt’.

Twitterati is divided over the step taken by the content creator. Some hold the opinion that he paid for the surgeries as someone has to take the first step. Others, however, lashed out at him saying that he is just eager to get more views through this type of content.

Observing this, the Kansas native decided to put forward his opinion through two different tweets. The first one was a dig at the government as MrBeast was bewildered to see that the concerned members are not stepping in to cure those who require a nominal surgery.

I don’t understand why curable blindness is a thing. Why don’t governments step in and help? Even if you’re thinking purely from a financial standpoint it’s hard to see how they don’t roi on taxes from people being able to work again.

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 30, 2023

Following this, he took a direct hit at the people who have been criticizing him for his idea of curing blind people. While doing so, he was quite sarcastic as he pointed how people are telling rich personalities to go out and help those in need. He explained further that when he is actually taking the step, people are accusing him for all the wrong reasons.

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Fans and fellow internet personalities support MrBeast

Amidst him hitting back at the trolls, MrBeast revealed that he had no idea his video will perform so well. When the video was released initially, he expressed his elation to see that people are liking the change in his content.

In a screenshot, the YouTuber with more than 100 million subscribers showed that his video has already toppled his previous recent videos. At this moment, it has gained more than 50 million views and is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

The critic atmosphere in the middle of this video’s success has certainly irked as he expressed his frustration over the backlash. Following this. some streamers and content creators have shown their support.

Twitch streamer HasanAbi was not too much impressed by this step, as he highlighted the hollowness of the US healthcare system. He expressed his displeasure to see that ‘YouTube guy’ has to take this responsibility.

All in all, MrBeast does not plan to cease his philanthropic works due to the criticism he has been facing at this moment. Instead, he wishes to continue on helping others.

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