
Oprah Winfrey's sprawling estate in Maui is once again under scrutiny, this time amid claims it contributed to restricted public access during a recent tsunami scare. But this isn't the first time her property has drawn criticism.
Just last year, the media mogul faced backlash following reports that she had hired a private fire crew to protect her home while wildfires devastated surrounding communities. The latest row has revived ongoing concerns about privilege, land use, and access in Hawaii.