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Conservative who exposed Somali fraud mocked for being 'illiterate'
- Latest: Viral video accusing Somali-run daycares of fraud sparks national debate, but officials say there is no proof tied to the centers cited.
- Officials say inspections show licensed and open centers, challenging the fraud claims.
- JD Vance praised Shirley at one point, then controversy over his claims grew online.
- The Channel 5 interview clip shows Shirley struggling to define 'benevolent', fueling questions about credibility.
- No arrests have been made; DHS emphasized ongoing fraud investigations are separate from Shirley's claims.
- Musk endorsed Shirley's video, amplifying its reach before authorities pushed back on the allegations.
- Political reactions framed the story as a test of evidence versus viral fame.
- DHS announced a deportation effort in Minnesota amid wider fraud concerns, separate from Shirley's claims.
- FBI and DHS representatives stressed ongoing investigations into fraud do not rely on Shirley's video alone.
- The article notes that the claims about Somali daycare fraud were not corroborated by inspections.
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