Nick Shirley: "They Can't Get Me" — Defends Himself, Repeats He's "A Virgin" After Viral Child-Care Fraud Investigation

Viral YouTuber Nick Shirley pushed back against critics on the PBD Podcast on Wednesday, arguing that his personal life leaves little for opponents to use against him after his video alleging child-care fraud in Minnesota attracted widespread attention.

Speaking with host Patrick Bet-David, Shirley described what he called the recent accusations as "crazy allegations" and listed personal choices he says make him impervious to common lines of attack:

"What sucks for them is they're never gonna be able to get me. I don't drink alcohol, I don't do drugs, I'm a virgin. I don't have sex with random girls. You're not gonna catch me on those sexual allegation charges. I don't have any addictions, I don't have any vices...I literally have nothing to hide."

Shirley added that he is religious and accused critics of targeting him for his beliefs and public persona. He said the worst they could find might be youthful mistakes or stunts from his past, which he called unimportant compared with the issues raised by his investigation.

Reactions and Follow-Up

Shirley later reiterated his defense on social media, writing, "This is true, I Nick Shirley have nothing to hide."

Separately, the viral spread of Shirley's video prompted a response from federal officials. Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon announced that the Trump administration would pause federal child-care funding nationwide until states can demonstrate those funds are being spent legitimately. The pause is intended to prompt additional scrutiny of child-care spending while allegations are reviewed.

Context

The claims documented in Shirley's video have been described publicly as alleged child-care fraud; investigations and official determinations are ongoing. Shirley's comments focus on defending his character and preempting potential personal attacks as the broader story develops.