The Trump Justice Department has launched a comprehensive investigation into alleged fraud at empty Somali daycare centers across Minnesota, following explosive citizen journalism work by Nick Shirley that has now sparked a nationwide search for similar operations.
Federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security, are conducting site inspections of what they suspect are fraudulent daycare fronts after Shirley's groundbreaking exposé revealed numerous childless facilities claiming government funding.
The investigation took a dramatic turn when Shirley and his team were confronted by angry Somali immigrants while investigating "Advanced Mobility," a company tied to the massive fraud allegations. Social media erupted with footage of the heated confrontation.
"TENSION EXPLODES IN MINNESOTA: Nick Shirley and David swarmed by angry Somalis while investigating 'Advanced Mobility' – a company tied to massive fraud allegations. One guy snaps: 'Why don't you go to a white business!?' This hit a major nerve – the truth is getting too close," posted @JACKCARTER009.
The confrontation, which saw Shirley being told to "leave and go to the white places," has been viewed as evidence that the investigation is striking close to home for those allegedly involved in the fraudulent schemes.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson highlighted the significance of the reaction, posting: "Nick Shirley was chased out of a Minnesota business center by Somalis while investigating a fraudulent company called 'Advanced Mobility.' They told him to 'leave and go to the white places.' They know their theft is exposed. Pure panic."
The impact of Shirley's work extends far beyond Minnesota's borders. Citizens in multiple states have begun conducting their own investigations, searching for similar empty daycare operations that may be defrauding taxpayers through fraudulent claims.
@Bubblebathgirl captured the sentiment of many Americans demanding action: "Somalis in Minnesota forced Nick Shirley out of their business when he came looking for a company called Advanced Mobility... ICE needs to raid this."
President Trump's Justice Department has signaled this investigation represents just the beginning of a broader crackdown on what appears to be a multi-state fraud operation that has potentially cost American taxpayers millions of dollars.