Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/04/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Farmington, Utah |
Latest News about Nick Shirley
U.S. Representative Eli Crane introduced legislation to award Nick Shirley the Congressional Gold Medal. The proposal cited Shirley's reporting on alleged waste, fraud, and abuse in Minnesota as the reason for the honor.
Nick Shirley released a 42-minute investigative video alleging fraud in Minnesota's state-funded daycare programs. He claimed to have found more than $110 million in fraudulent spending and said the findings prompted federal scrutiny, including a freeze on childcare payments to Minnesota.
Nick Shirley was awarded the Citizen Journalist of the Year award at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The award recognized his investigative journalism work and independent reporting on significant national issues.
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Bio/Wiki
| Earned Name | Independent Journalist |
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| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Blue |
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| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Farmington High School, Farmington, Utah, United States (2020) |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Brooke Shirley |
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Career
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| Overview | Nick Shirley is a YouTuber and independent journalist with 1.37 million subscribers. He began his YouTube career at age 16 with prank videos and high school content. After serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile, he transitioned to political commentary and investigative journalism. His content includes man-on-the-street interviews, coverage of political events, ICE raids, and international reporting. He gained national prominence in December 2025 after releasing a 42-minute video investigating alleged fraud in Minnesota's state-funded daycare programs, claiming to have uncovered over $110 million in fraudulent spending, which led the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to freeze childcare payments to Minnesota. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started a YouTube channel at the age of sixteen, focusing on fun videos and pranks with friends. | |
| 2. Took a hiatus from YouTube to engage in a church mission in Chile for two years. | |
| 3. Return to YouTube marked a shift towards political videos, including street interviews and coverage of protests. | |
| 4. Created videos that led to critique for sensationalism and controversial political stances. | |
| 5. Gained notoriety for employing stunts in his content, notably paying individuals to display conflicting political messages. | |
| 6. Received death threats following his reporting on Minnesota daycare fraud. | |
| 7. In January 2026, U.S. Representative Eli Crane introduced legislation to award him the Congressional Gold Medal for his reporting on alleged waste, fraud, and abuse in Minnesota. |