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MAGA sex weirdness fuels day care hoax

The racism underlying MAGA's latest obsession is intertwined with misogyny

Salon

'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he's receiving death threats and warned he'll be "Kirked" after exposing alleged multi‑million dollar fraud in Minnesota daycare centres.

International Business Times

Is Venezuela Really Rejoicing? Nick Shirley Mocked for Passing Off Miami Vid as Locals After Nicolás Maduro Capture

Independent journalist Nick Shirley faces backlash for claiming a Miami video showed Venezuelans celebrating Nicolás Maduro's capture after Trump's announcement—exiles, not locals.

International Business Times UK

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'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley receives 'Kirked' death threats after viral daycare fraud video; federal intervention triggered amid harassment campaign.

International Business Times UK

Minnesota Counters Viral Child Care Fraud Claims, Confirming Kids Were Present During 8 of 9 Inspections

Minnesota disputes viral child care fraud claims, confirming 8 of 9 inspected centres are operating as expected.

International Business Times UK

Minnesota loses Federal child care funding as FBI and DHS escalate fraud crackdown after viral YouTuber allegations

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Nick Shirley, Tim Walz, and the Minnesota Fraud Story: Did the Media Miss It?

Local reporters have covered state daycare fraud for years, though it did not exactly receive wall-to-wall national attention.

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Trump attacks Walz and Omar after freezing Minnesota childcare funding

US president goes on racist tirade against lawmaker and Somali Americans, alleging fraud in industry

The Guardian - US

MAGA tried to force entry to a daycare alleging fraud, now Trump has frozen Minnesota childcare payments

Your kids aren't safe from MAGA even at daycare.

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Nick Shirley’s mom goes on TV to defend son from criticism over his reporting from Minnesota

Brooke Shirley goes after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for failing to tackle alleged embezzlement and declares: ‘Our lawmakers in America have just let our country burn’

The Independent UK

Trump administration freezes childcare funding to Minnesota in wake of fraud scheme allegations

Officials claim to find ‘rampant fraud’ in childcare funding, but prosecutions began in Biden era and Tim Walz says ‘we’ve spent years cracking down on it’

The Guardian - AU

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hits back as Trump administration freezes state’s child care funds amid fraud claims

The Minnesota governor and 2024 Trump campaign rival accused the president of wrongfully ‘demonizing’ the entire Somali community in Minnesota in the wake of fraud investigations

The Independent UK

Trump admin halts Minnesota childcare payments amid fraud investigation

"He's politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans," Walz said.

Axios

Kristi Noem Orders ICE Door-to-Door Visits at Minnesota Childcare Centers Despite State Inspections Finding No Fraud

Kristi Noem deploys ICE to Minnesota childcare centres after viral video, despite state inspections finding no fraud. 85 of 98 charged are Somali American.

International Business Times UK

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FBI Hunts Somali Immigrants Centres: Fake Daycare Facilities Receiving Funds in Minnesota?

FBI ramps up Minnesota daycare fraud probes after viral video claims $110M+ in misuse, sparking political debates, racial concerns, and calls for balanced community and law enforcement action.

International Business Times UK

YouTuber Nick Shirley Receives 'Serious' Death Threats After $100m Daycare Exposé

YouTuber Nick Shirley says he has received serious death threats after a viral exposé alleging $100m in daycare fraud, sparking backlash and debate in the US.

Reason

The Minnesota Welfare Fraud Story Is Really About a Broken Medicaid Bureaucracy

Federal Medicaid policy creates little incentive for states to stop potential fraudsters. Fixing that should be the priority, not demonizing Somali immigrants.

Fortune

YouTuber’s viral ‘Somali day care’ video spurs sweeping federal fraud probe in Minnesota as Walz defends oversight of $18 billion

FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem are looking closely at Minnesota after an independent journalist’s 40-minute video raised many views—and questions.

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The Independent UK

Kristi Noem says DHS conducting ‘door-to-door’ raids in Minnesota after viral video claims rampant fraud

Federal crackdown follows posting of YouTube film by conservative influencer Nick Shirley alleging widespread misappropriation of state funds by Minneapolis day care centers

International Business Times UK

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

Andrew Tate publicly offered to donate to YouTuber Nick Shirley's journalism after his viral video alleged massive welfare fraud in Minnesota's childcare system.

Axios

FBI, DHS escalate Minnesota fraud crackdown. Here's everything you need to know

Shirley's viral video caught the attention of Vice President JD Vance.

The Independent UK

Steve Bannon staffer shreds JD Vance as MAGA infighting heats up

Steve Bannon and the CFO of his media company are criticizing Vice President JD Vance over the unfolding Minnesota fraud cases

International Business Times UK

Nick Shirley Explodes After Walz Brands Fraud Critics 'Racist' as Minnesota Scandal Erupts

Viral YouTuber Nick Shirley hits back at Governor Tim Walz after critics of alleged fraud were labelled 'racist', fuelling a fierce political storm.

Axios

YouTuber Nick Shirley gets FBI response to Minnesota fraud probe

Shirley alleges billions were stolen in state scams.

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel Reacts as Minnesota Fraud Outrage Erupts After FBI Reveals $250M Scheme

A YouTuber's viral investigation has triggered outrage after alleging millions in Turning Point funds were routed through a UPS mailbox, sparking backlash and calls for scrutiny.

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