YouTuber MrBeast Critiques US Healthcare After Aiding 2,000 Amputees

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Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has publicly criticized the American healthcare system after releasing a video showing his efforts to help 2,000 amputees obtain prosthetic limbs. The video has garnered significant attention, with over 17 million views since its release on January 11, 2025. In his social media posts, MrBeast expressed his outrage that in a wealthy nation like the United States, it falls to individuals like him to provide essential medical devices that should be accessible through the healthcare system.

MrBeast highlighted the challenges faced by amputees, including the high costs and customization needs of prosthetic limbs, which often leave them unable to work and exacerbating their economic struggles. He noted, “A lot of the people we helped walk again literally couldn't work because they could not walk.” He argued that improving access to prosthetics would not only enhance the quality of life for amputees but also benefit the economy by allowing them to contribute as taxpayers.

Reactions to MrBeast's initiative have been overwhelmingly positive, with many applauding his philanthropic efforts. Past charitable endeavors by MrBeast include initiatives to provide clean water in several African countries and other large-scale humanitarian projects.

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