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Nick Shirley
Is Exposing America's Billion Dollar Fraud Crisis
Nick Shirley's viral investigation triggered federal funding freezes, congressional testimony, and one of the largest fraud probes in American history.
And he's just getting started
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ABOUT NICK SHIRLEY
Who Is Nick Shirley?
Nick Shirley is a 23-year-old independent journalist and YouTuber from Utah who became one of the most talked-about figures in America after a single video shook Washington. Armed with a camera and a willingness to go where mainstream media wouldn’t, Nick Shirley exposed what he alleged was widespread fraud inside taxpayer-funded daycare centers across Minnesota.
The response was immediate and historic. Federal funding was frozen. Congressional hearings were called. Nick Shirley testified before the House Judiciary Committee — all before his 24th birthday. Now he’s taken his investigations to California, and he shows no signs of stopping.
EXPOSING FRAUD ACROSS AMERICA
NICK SHIRLEY'S INVESTIGATIONS
The Minnesota Investigation
Daycares, $110M, 138M views
The California Investigation
Hospice & daycare fraud, $170M
Congressional Testimony
House Judiciary Committee, Feb 2026
The Federal Freeze
$185M in funding frozen by HHS
The White House Roundtable
October 2025 with Trump
What's Next
Nick Shirley is still investigating...
WHY NICK SHIRLEY MATTERS
RELENTLESS, INDEPENDENT & FEARLESS
Nick Shirley answers to no network, no editor, and no political party. Armed with just a camera and a mission to expose waste and fraud, he’s gone where legacy journalists won’t — knocking on doors, confronting fraudsters on camera, and delivering results that forced the federal government to act.
"This dude has done far more useful journalism than any of the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize."
JD Vance
50th Vice President of the United States
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT NICK SHIRLEY
From the Vice President of the United States to Democratic Senator John Fetterman — Americans across the political spectrum are taking notice of Nick Shirley’s work. Even Congress introduced a bill to award him the Congressional Gold Medal.
NICK SHIRLEY FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NICK SHIRLEY
Everything you need to know about the independent journalist taking on America's billion dollar fraud crisis — one video at a time.
NICK SHIRLEY'S INVESTIGATIONS
Nick Shirley is a 23-year-old independent journalist and YouTuber from Utah who became one of the most recognized investigative voices in America after his viral videos exposing alleged government fraud in Minnesota and California.
Nick Shirley investigated taxpayer-funded daycare centers in Minneapolis that appeared vacant despite receiving over $110 million in government subsidies. His 42-minute video received 138 million views on X alone.
Nick Shirley uncovered over $170 million in alleged fraud involving daycare centers and hospice care facilities in Los Angeles that appeared to be billing the government for services never rendered.
Yes. The federal government froze $185 million in childcare funding, the FBI and DHS increased their presence in Minnesota, Congress held hearings, and Nick Shirley personally testified before the House Judiciary Committee.
SUPPORT & FOLLOW
Vice President JD Vance reposted Nick Shirley’s Minnesota video and wrote: “This dude has done far more useful journalism than any of the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize.”
Nick Shirley describes himself as an independent journalist. He has no formal news affiliation and funds his investigations independently, which is why he relies on supporter contributions for security costs.
Nick Shirley is a YouTuber and independent journalist. Media outlets, including CNN, have described him as a 23-year-old MAGA-aligned reporter. His content centers on conservative-leaning topics like illegal immigration and the 2024 election, and he has also covered protests in blue cities related to federal troop deployments, according to NPR.
You can contribute to Nick Shirley’s official security fund through the Blackline Guardian Fund at givesendgo.com/support-nick-shirley and follow him on YouTube and X at @nickshirleyy.
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