January 1, CNN Faces Backlash Over Daycare Fraud Probe

Wyatt’s Take

• CNN questioned Nick Shirley’s viral fraud investigation in Minnesota daycares.
• Only one daycare answered CNN, claiming to be legitimate.
• Social media slammed CNN for focusing on Shirley instead of fraud.

Folks across America called out CNN after reporter Whitney Wild challenged journalist Nick Shirley’s viral report showing Minnesota daycares getting government money while sitting empty. Many saw CNN’s segment as missing the real story and going after Shirley’s reputation instead.

Shirley’s 42-minute video got national attention, prompting federal officials to freeze funds and investigate the state’s daycare payments. When pressed by CNN on “Anderson Cooper 360,” Shirley stood by his methods, even as Wild called centers herself — with most refusing to answer.

Wild told viewers, “Only one daycare facility answered and said they are a legitimate business.”

The segment sparked frustration online. Many said CNN seemed more interested in questioning Shirley than holding fraudsters accountable. One social media user joked, “CNN disputes that there’s fraud in Minnesota Somali daycares because they called a bunch of daycares, one answered so they asked if they’re committing fraud, and the daycare responded that they’re not. I’m not kidding.” Others doubted CNN’s investigation, pointing out how they relied on the word of the only daycare that picked up the phone.

With CNN not offering a response to the backlash, it’s clear Americans want answers about where their tax dollars are going.

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