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Controversial YouTuber's Fraud Allegations Freeze Childcare Funds

2/27/2026

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Nick Shirley, a YouTuber, released a controversial video alleging fraud at Somali-American daycare centers in Minnesota, claiming over $100 million was misappropriated.
The video has nearly four million views and drew federal scrutiny, contributing to the freezing of state childcare funds.
Shirley remains popular among Republicans and was invited to attend the State of the Union address by the U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Nick Shirley, a YouTuber, released a controversial video alleging fraud at Somali-American daycare centers in Minnesota, claiming over $100 million was misappropriated.
The video has nearly four million views and drew federal scrutiny, contributing to the freezing of state childcare funds.
Shirley remains popular among Republicans and was invited to attend the State of the Union address by the U.S. President Donald Trump.