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Rogan Accuses Newsom of Covering Up Hospice Fraud Claims

3/23/2026

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Joe Rogan criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for mocking YouTuber Nick Shirley and urged investigations into the $170 million fraud claim in California’s hospice and day-care systems.
Newsom shared an AI-generated meme of Shirley, which Rogan described as an attempt to discredit him.
Shirley previously exposed fraud in Minnesota before focusing on California.
Rogan expressed concern that the government is trying to cover up the allegations instead of addressing them.

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Joe Rogan criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for mocking YouTuber Nick Shirley and urged investigations into the $170 million fraud claim in California’s hospice and day-care systems.
Newsom shared an AI-generated meme of Shirley, which Rogan described as an attempt to discredit him.
Shirley previously exposed fraud in Minnesota before focusing on California.
Rogan expressed concern that the government is trying to cover up the allegations instead of addressing them.