Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Viral Video on Minnesota Daycare Fraud Sparks Debate
A YouTuber named Nick Shirley made a video saying some daycare centers in Minnesota are taking public money but not providing services.
The video got a lot of attention, with over 127 million views and support from important people like Elon Musk.
However, other news organizations like CBS News visited the same places and didn't find any proof of fraud, only some safety issues.
CNN is still looking into the claims.
Nick Shirley says the daycares are not real businesses because no one answers the phone or lets people in.
Some people are arguing about whether the video is telling the truth or not.
Nick Shirley's viral video alleges fraud in Minnesota daycare centers receiving public funds.
The video gained 127 million views and support from figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance.
CBS News found no evidence of fraud, only safety violations at the daycare centers.
CNN is currently investigating Shirley's claims.
Shirley maintains that the daycare centers are not legitimate businesses.
- Who
- Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old independent YouTube journalist
- What
- A viral video alleging fraud in Minnesota daycare centers
- When
- Posted on December 26, 2023
- Where
- Minnesota, USA
- Why
- To expose alleged misuse of public funds by daycare centers
- Creator
- Nick Shirley
- Video Views
- 127 million
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- $110 million
- Key Supporters
- JD Vance, Elon Musk
- CBS News Finding
- No evidence of fraud, only safety violations
- CNN Status
- Investigating claims