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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

Here's Why Andrew Tate Wants to Donate to Nick Shirley After His Minnesota Welfare Fraud Exposé

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has publicly backed 23‑year‑old YouTuber Nick Shirley after his viral investigation into alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota. (Credit: James English/WikiMedia Commons)

Andrew Tate has thrown his support behind YouTuber Nick Shirley after the 23-year-old's investigation into alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota went absolutely viral. The controversial influencer posted a simple question on X that's got everyone talking: 'How do I donate to your journalism?'

Shirley's 42-minute video, which he posted on 26 December, has already racked up over 107 million views. In it, he claims to have uncovered more than £88 million (approximately $110 million) worth of fraud in just one day of investigating Minnesota's childcare assistance programmes. The video shows him turning up at various daycare centres that are supposed to be looking after dozens of kids, but appear to be completely empty.

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