All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Massive Somali Fraud in Minnesota with Nick Shirley, California Asset Seizure, $20B Groq-Nvidia Deal
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Dec 31, 2025 
Nick Shirley, an independent investigative journalist and YouTuber, discusses his eye-opening probe into alleged welfare and daycare fraud in Minnesota. He shares shocking details from his on-the-ground visits to daycare sites and explains why national media initially ignored the story. The conversation touches on political patronage and its implications, the potential complicity of officials, and the broader patterns of fraud affecting America. They also explore the risks of California's proposed wealth tax and its impact on property rights.
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On‑The‑Ground Daycare Visits
- Nick Shirley described driving to Minnesota daycares and finding windows blacked out and locked doors at centers receiving millions in CCAP funds.
- He said a local investigator provided leaked Capitol paperwork confirming enrollment and funding numbers behind the scenes.
Scale Points To Systemic Fraud
- Federal prosecutors say Minnesota saw roughly $9 billion in entitlement fraud since 2018, with many schemes targeting childcare, autism services, and Medicaid.
- The scale suggests systemic rather than isolated abuse, with major implications for state budgets and federal funding oversight.
Fraud As Political Patronage
- David O. Sacks framed the phenomenon as a patronage system where welfare cash flows create political incentives and insulation from scrutiny.
- He argued political clout and vote‑buying can explain regulatory inaction and judicial leniency.