MrBeast hits back at “lie” about him receiving money from the US Government

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YouTube sensation Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has responded to allegations suggesting he received substantial funds from the Pentagon in the past, denying such claims.

Over the past few years, MrBeast has climbed his way to becoming the most prominent YouTuber. A significant part of his early triumph was due to a straightforward formula: he’d engage his friends in various challenges with large sums of money at stake. This approach persists, but he’s also attracted other content creators and even famous personalities into his circle.

As Donaldson’s business expands, it has opened up opportunities for him to collaborate with well-known brands to bring those video projects to life.

Additionally, it has been suggested that he accepted substantial funds from both the U.S. Government and the Pentagon as payment for promoting their military to his followers.

MrBeast hits back at Pentagon funding claims

The assertions are based on findings from Pentagon’s year-end 2024 reports, which Rolling Stone emphasized in an article. In this article, Rolling Stone pointed out that various influential figures and celebrities received government funding.

Critics on social media platforms have primarily referred to Donaldson when making their assertions, but he’s countered these allegations himself.

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Donaldson’s name has been the most frequently mentioned by critics in posts on various social media sites, yet he’s defended himself against those accusations.

He expressed, “We inquired whether the military might assist with moving resources for hurricane survivors, but it seems that’s been twisted into something false – implying we received significant funds from them, which is not true. Each day I find myself battling a fresh fabrication about me. A sigh was his response.” (on platform X, formerly Twitter)

It seems there was a misunderstanding when we inquired about the military assisting with transportation of supplies for hurricane victims, leading people to incorrectly believe that we’ve received significant financial aid from them, which is untrue. Each day, I find myself confronted by another falsehood regarding me. Sigh.

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) March 11, 2025

According to an article in Rolling Stone, agreements for production assistance were signed between The Pentagon and MrBeast; yet, these plans did not materialize.

In an email obtained by Rolling Stone, it was disclosed that we had carried out a Project Approval Agreement (PAA) for Mr. Beast, the Social Influencer. However, as he failed to participate in the Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts, we decided not to back the project production. Consequently, that PAA has been terminated.

The popular YouTuber aims to amass a significant sum, approximately “hundreds of millions,” in the wake of his successful Beast Games series. It’s said that several financial institutions and affluent persons have shown interest.

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2025-03-11 16:18