One week ago, few knew who 23-year-old Nick Shirley was. But in recent days he has burst into the public sphere, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views, amplified by Elon Musk,

After independent journalist Nick Shirley posted a viral video on Friday showing a Minnesota daycare center with a banner reading

Nick Shirley, the influencer behind the viral video outlining alleged fraud in Minnesota, criticized Democratic Governor Tim Walz’s remarks calling out “white supremacy” during an appearance on Fox News’ The Big Weekend Show.

Minnesota-based YouTuber Nick Shirley said Somali migrants followed him while he filmed what he described as evidence of daycare fraud in Minnesota. Shirley posted video Friday showing multiple purported Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota — including one that reportedly collected $4 million in taxpayer funds — that did not appear to have children present.

The Trump administration froze federal childcare funding to the state in the wake of a viral video from a conservative influencer alleging daycare fraud.

Independent journalist Nick Shirley has escalated his claims of widespread fraud in Minnesota's daycare subsidy system. He told Donald Trump Jr. on his podcast “Triggered with Don Jr.” that those responsible, including Governor Tim Walz, should face criminal charges if allegations are true.

YouTuber Nick Shirley told “Triggered With Don Jr.” host Donald Trump Jr. on Monday that he wanted President Donald Trump’s administration to criminally prosecute Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and others if they were responsible for Somali fraud.

In a recent viral video, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley alleged childcare centres there were committing fraud.