YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson allegedly worked with the Pentagon (the five-member headquarters of the US Department of Defense), according to a report by Rolling Stone. It claimed that Jamie – along with Kelly Clarkson and Guy Fieri – received a production boost from the Pentagon in 2024 to “address low military recruitment of Generation Z.” According to Article:
“The Pentagon also agreed to fund content featuring YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, who was slated to lead humanitarian efforts in Puerto Rico.”
Despite the reports, the YouTube star denied any such suggestions. He did say the Pentagon was willing to help but it was for “hurricane relief projects.” Jimmy wrote:
“That's not true. They were going to help us with some hurricane relief projects but it didn't end up happening. Can I go one week without someone making up something about me?”
Fans react to reports of MrBeast working with the Pentagon to fight declining military recruiting
MrBeast is currently facing allegations In collaboration with the Pentagon, which, according to Rolling Stone, aims to address the decline in military recruitment among young people. Their report claims that Jimmy received Production Assistance Agreements (PAA) as part of this collaboration.
Although Jimmy acknowledged their willingness to help, he refuted the alleged reason, confirming that the collaboration was intended for a relief fund in Puerto Rico.
His reaction naturally sparked a wave of reactions online. Many shared mixed reactions, with some even suggesting that he may have signed a non-disclosure agreement:
“This does not mean the allegation is untrue. It simply means you were forced to sign something that required you to say it was untrue.” @StarfighterInt1 said
“Given your status as an online celebrity, and the ubiquitous nature of social media and entertainment in our current cultural standards, I highly doubt you'll go a single week without someone making something up about you. But hey, at least you're getting paid, right?” ” @AuthorCatron said
“There is a 0% chance that you are not working with the government. No one can reach your levels of success without collaborating directly with them or working directly with them.” @0xTrippi said
“Sorry buddy, you're in the spotlight, people will talk about you.” @Jar_head_Ed said
YouTube star MrBeast is currently trending online after the release of The fourth episode of his virus Monster games series On Prime Video. Additionally, on January 1, 2025, he announced his engagement to his girlfriend Thea Boysen, also known as “TheaBeasty”.
Edited by Jeetu Tenson