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.
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