Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration
TL;DR
An influencer's video alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota quickly gained attention from the vice president, despite lacking substantial evidence. The content fuels an administration focused on internet-driven narratives.
Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention.
In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "David" roam Minneapolis with cameras and microphones, demanding entrance to daycare centers they say are operated by members of the local Somali community. With scant evidence, Shirley accuses the centers of sweeping fraud, tying it to previous federal fraud cases pursued by Joe Biden's administration in Minnesota. The men knock on doors, argue with workers who refuse them entry, and conduct man-on-the-street-style interviews, asking people if …