Summary
YouTuber Nick Shirley released a video alleging fraud at taxpayer-funded day care centers in Minnesota, but he denied working with state lawmakers to uncover the fraud. Minnesota officials are investigating claims of fraud in the state, and there are ongoing efforts to address these issues.
Key Facts
- Nick Shirley released a video about possible fraud at Minnesota day care centers, viewed over 130 million times.
- Shirley claims he did not work with Minnesota lawmakers, despite statements from some officials.
- Allegations of fraud in Minnesota began with a welfare fraud case in 2022, costing taxpayers about $250 million.
- So far, 57 people have been convicted, and 78 charged in fraud-related cases.
- FBI and the Department of Justice are increasing efforts to investigate fraud in the state.
- Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families is checking the day care centers mentioned in Shirley's video.
- President Donald Trump stated he intends to fully investigate the fraud allegations in Minnesota.
