In summary, Howard Stern has criticized Oprah Winfrey for flaunting her wealth on social media, particularly during times of global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Stern accused Oprah of lacking self-awareness and insensitivity to those who are struggling financially. However, some fans defended Oprah, pointing out Stern’s own substantial wealth and questioning his motives for targeting her specifically.
Stern also criticized Oprah for hosting dinner parties during the pandemic and mocked her weight loss efforts. Additionally, Oprah faced backlash for her association with Joao Texera Defaria, a Brazilian faith healer convicted of sexually abusing hundreds of women, including his own daughter. Despite this, Oprah expressed empathy for the survivors and distanced herself from Defaria. Some social media users criticized Oprah for her association with Defaria and alleged connections to child trafficking scandals, questioning her credibility and moral character.
