India, Dec. 30 -- Content creator and independent journalist Nick Shirley has come under the spotlight after alleging that there is a massive fraud involving taxpayer dollars in Minnesota's daycare system. Shirley shared a series of posts, prompting conversations around fraud and government oversight in public assistance programs.

In a June 2024 article, Reuters described Shirley as being among "a new class of influencers supportive of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump who are helping shape the immigration debate as the U.S. election campaign heats up." The outlet also called him a "pro-Trump online influencer," who was previously seen asking migrants on camera if they think Joe Biden made it easier for them to come to the U...