A Right-Wing Lobbyist Behind a Viral Video on Somali-Owned Daycares in Minnesota
In a shocking turn of events, an investigation has revealed that the right-wing YouTuber who went viral with a video alleging widespread fraud at Somali-owned daycares in Minneapolis was actually working with none other than David Hoch, a lobbyist and one-time candidate for Minnesota attorney general.
The video, which has garnered millions of views since its release, appeared to be an exposé on the alleged fraud committed by Somali-owned businesses. However, it now seems that the true intention behind the video was not to shed light on a serious issue but rather to advance the agenda of far-right groups in Minnesota.
According to sources, David Hoch, whose real name is David Hoch, has been posting about the Somali community in Minnesota online for years, including making derogatory statements about Somalis and Muslims. His connections to the state House of Representatives were also uncovered, with emails obtained by investigators showing that he received information on specific daycares from a Republican staffer.
The video's main source, Nick Shirley, has been praised by far-right figures in Minnesota, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump. However, when questioned about his connection to Hoch, Shirley denied any knowledge of him.
An investigation by The Intercept found that Hoch was the true source behind the viral video, using his connections within the state House to gather information on Somali-owned daycares. The emails shown in the video reveal that Hoch received funding figures for specific centers from a Republican staffer, Joe Marble, who works as a committee administrator for the Minnesota House Republicans.
The revelation has sparked outrage among community leaders and advocates, with many accusing Shirley of using his platform to perpetuate hate speech against Somali Americans. The incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and disinformation spread through social media, often by individuals or groups seeking to advance their own agendas.
In response to the growing controversy, President Trump announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators were on the ground in Minneapolis, conducting an investigation into childcare centers listed in Marble's email. However, some critics have accused the administration of using this incident as a pretext for further cracking down on minority communities.
The Intercept has long reported on the erosion of press freedom and the spread of misinformation in the United States. As democracy faces unprecedented threats from authoritarian tendencies, it is essential to hold those in power accountable and promote fact-based reporting that serves the public interest.
In a shocking turn of events, an investigation has revealed that the right-wing YouTuber who went viral with a video alleging widespread fraud at Somali-owned daycares in Minneapolis was actually working with none other than David Hoch, a lobbyist and one-time candidate for Minnesota attorney general.
The video, which has garnered millions of views since its release, appeared to be an exposé on the alleged fraud committed by Somali-owned businesses. However, it now seems that the true intention behind the video was not to shed light on a serious issue but rather to advance the agenda of far-right groups in Minnesota.
According to sources, David Hoch, whose real name is David Hoch, has been posting about the Somali community in Minnesota online for years, including making derogatory statements about Somalis and Muslims. His connections to the state House of Representatives were also uncovered, with emails obtained by investigators showing that he received information on specific daycares from a Republican staffer.
The video's main source, Nick Shirley, has been praised by far-right figures in Minnesota, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump. However, when questioned about his connection to Hoch, Shirley denied any knowledge of him.
An investigation by The Intercept found that Hoch was the true source behind the viral video, using his connections within the state House to gather information on Somali-owned daycares. The emails shown in the video reveal that Hoch received funding figures for specific centers from a Republican staffer, Joe Marble, who works as a committee administrator for the Minnesota House Republicans.
The revelation has sparked outrage among community leaders and advocates, with many accusing Shirley of using his platform to perpetuate hate speech against Somali Americans. The incident highlights the dangers of misinformation and disinformation spread through social media, often by individuals or groups seeking to advance their own agendas.
In response to the growing controversy, President Trump announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators were on the ground in Minneapolis, conducting an investigation into childcare centers listed in Marble's email. However, some critics have accused the administration of using this incident as a pretext for further cracking down on minority communities.
The Intercept has long reported on the erosion of press freedom and the spread of misinformation in the United States. As democracy faces unprecedented threats from authoritarian tendencies, it is essential to hold those in power accountable and promote fact-based reporting that serves the public interest.
this isn't surprising tho, we've seen similar things happen before. but it's still frustrating when ppl use misinformation and propaganda to spread hatred and fear. Nick Shirley needs to own up to his connection to David Hoch and apologize for perpetuating hate speech. and what's with the timing of this all? It feels like they're trying to distract us from real issues 
meanwhile, we need to be focusing on fact-based reporting and holding those in power accountable for their actions 
Some people gonna find a way 2 make issues outta thin air & use 'em 4 their own gain. We gotta be careful what we watch & share online, or else it'll come back 2 haunt us 
david hoch sounds like a real piece of work... i cant believe some people would use a viral video as a way to spread hate and misinformation about an entire community 
somali americans deserve so much better than this 
nick shirley should really think twice before using his platform to perpetuate hate speech, it's just not cool 
and the fact that president trump is using this as a pretext for cracking down on minority communities is just, like, ugh 
we need more truth-telling journalism and less misinformation campaigns, you know? 
he thought he could just ride the wave of outrage and attention with that video but turns out he was just a pawn in David Hoch's game 
this whole thing stinks and we're all getting screwed 
I mean what's next, are they gonna come after other minority communities or is it just Somali Americans who get the hate? 
like that's even a real solution...
. What really gets me though is that the people who are supposed to be holding these individuals accountable, like the press and lawmakers 
, are too slow on the draw when it comes to calling out hate speech and misinformation. We need more scrutiny and fact-checking, pronto 
!
OMG guys! This right-wing lobbyist, David Hoch, was behind the viral video about Somali-owned daycares? Like what even is going on here?! 
The fact that President Trump is using this to crack down on minority communities is just another example of how messed up our politics are right now. We need to hold people like Hoch accountable and promote fact-based reporting, not spread hate speech and misinformation! 
. Like, what even is the point of these right-wing groups? Trying to advance some kind of agenda at anyone else's expense? Not cool, guys 
. I mean come on, posting derogatory statements about Somalis and Muslims online? That's not okay at all 
, "i had no idea" 
. this guy's gonna be remembered as one of the biggest #FakeNews perpetuators in history 
and the emails showing him getting funding figures from a Republican staffer? totally shady 
this whole thing is just another example of how misinformation spreads like wildfire online and it's so important to call out people who spread hate speech and try to advance their own agendas 
.
and it's crazy how far-right figures are still backing him up 
and can we pls talk about how messed up the fact that u.s. immigration and customs enforcement is using this incident as an excuse to crack down on minority communities? 
it's like, what even is going on in this country right now? 