Ever since the fraud in Minnesota started to be exposed, the media, including "fact-checkers," have jumped into action.
We can include in that some reporters responding to Nick Shirley's videos about Somali daycare fraud in Minneapolis by investigating... Nick Shirley. Up next we have a "fact-checking" organization debunking a satirical piece from the Babylon Bee, mostly because this sounds way too believable:
Walz Announces $8 Billion Grant To Somali Company To Investigate Fraud https://t.co/EPG0zVFSzu pic.twitter.com/toyBO5SJ43
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) December 29, 2025
The Bee's editor-in-chief jokingly thanked Snopes for their latest role in protecting democracy:
Thanks to Snopes for debunking yet another dangerous Babylon Bee article pic.twitter.com/HImgCXxYlX
— Kyle Mann (@The_Kyle_Mann) January 1, 2026
The Snopes headline: Don't believe rumor Tim Walz gave $8B to Somali company to investigate fraud
Snopes sub-headline is this: "The claim originated with The Babylon Bee, a Christian satirical outlet that Snopes has repeatedly debunked."
Yes, because it's a satirical outlet! Well, sort of.
The Bee is actually a PSA https://t.co/R1TyH6ltrY
— Michael Scarborough (@MikeBizNetwork) December 29, 2025
I’m not sure if this is parody or a premonition. https://t.co/5GBzp2jWkB
— Billy Atwell (@BillyAtwell) December 29, 2025
If Walz saw the Bee's story he might have said to himself, "hey, that's not a bad idea."
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