Governor Walz Addresses Backlash Over Viral Daycare Footage

In late December 2025, a 42‑minute video published by independent content creator Nick Shirley ignited a nationwide political and administrative controversy in the United States.

The footage, which showed visits to a series of licensed childcare centers in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota, portrayed locked doors, empty parking lots, and seemingly inactive facilities.

Despite public records indicating they had been paid millions through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The video was widely shared across social platforms, attracting tens of millions of views and prominent amplification from political influencers and public figures. Continue reading…