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Influencer James Charles issues apology after backlash over viral video mocking laid-off Spirit Airlines worker
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Influencer James Charles issues apology after backlash over viral video mocking laid-off Spirit Airlines worker

The Independent·Carsen Holaday·22 days ago
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James Charles is walking back his explosive tirade against a former Spirit Airlines worker who asked him for help after losing her job. The beauty influencer, 26, sparked backlash after he posted an expletive-filled rant about a woman who sent him a GoFundMe link in a message asking for support after she said she was laid off in Spirit’s sudden shutdown last weekend, which cost over 17,000 people their jobs. In the original video, which has since been deleted, Charles said: “I just got a DM on here from a girl that said, ‘Good morning, James. I know you’ll probably never see this, but if you could just take one minute to read it would really mean a lot to me. I’m really struggling right now because Spirit Airlines just filed for bankruptcy and I have lost my job. Here’s a GoFundMe link. Any donations help.’” While laughing, he responded: “I’m sure they do, sweetheart. I’m sure they do. You know what else would help you? Getting another job.…

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