Opinion
ALEX BERENSON: Minnesota was only the beginning: New York's Medicaid grift is far worse
When it comes to waste, fraud and abuse in government programs, nothing holds a candle to healthcare spending. And this especially true in New York
Alex Berenson By Alex Berenson Fox News
Published December 31, 2025 9:00am EST | Updated December 31, 2025 7:00am EST
Viral independent investigation into Minnesota fraud sparks massive criticism
Fox News Garrett Tenney and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., join 'America's Newsroom' reacting to independent journalist Nick Shirley's viral video looking into empty daycare centers allegedly taking billions from state funding and more.
It's not just Minnesota. Or just daycares. The deepest government honeypot is blue-state Medicaid.
And nowhere does corruption run deeper than in New York State, where everyone wants a piece of a $120 billion honeypot.
You’ve seen the video.
Nick Shirley, a citizen journalist (aka a journalist), traveled around Minnesota looking for fraud at state-funded daycare centers largely run by Somali immigrants. He found obvious evidence of malfeasance — and attracted a worldwide audience on X.
Shirley’s 42-minute video has now been viewed more than 115 million times, even forcing a huffy response from Gov. Tim Walz (last seen exaggerating his military service).
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