Influencer Nick Shirley visits San Diego, sparks controversy

(FOX 5/KUSI) — Several local elected officials are responding to influencer Nick Shirley’s visit to San Diego, following controversy regarding his videos at Minnesota childcare centers.

Shirley, a 23-year-old political influencer, gained online popularity after posting several videos of him and his team recording daycares in Minneapolis, alleging them of fraud. Many of Shirley’s videos focused on Somali-run businesses.

San Diego is home to the largest Somali population out of California cities, according to the California Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA)…

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