Who is Nick Shirley, YouTuber alleging day care fraud : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration has frozen child care funding to Minnesota following a viral video by independent YouTuber Nick Shirley, who alleges widespread fraud in federally funded day care centers, claiming over $110 million in misuse.
- Shirley's video, which features confrontations with Somali day care employees and claims of empty centers, has gained significant attention with over 131 million views on X, despite lacking verified evidence and facing challenges from some day care managers.
- Federal investigations into social services fraud in Minnesota are ongoing, with some cases involving hundreds of millions in misappropriated funds, but Shirley's specific allegations remain unconfirmed and controversial.
- Shirley, a 23-year-old Utah native known for politically charged and provocative videos, has gained prominence as
