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A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname

A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Mr. Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation.

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Nick Shirley, 24, has quickly become a hero in the MAGA movement as a YouTube influencer who has produced viral videos claiming to expose fraud in Democratic-led states.
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Nick Shirley, the Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown in Minneapolis

Nick Shirley had struggled to expand his reach. With a new approach after a missionary trip, he caused a sensation with a video about possible fraud.

© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Nick Shirley working on his next project, in San Diego.
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