Nick Shirley - How Did a Dog Vote in 2 California Elections? | SRS #297

Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old independent journalist, details his investigation into widespread fraud in California following his previous exposé of Minnesota fraud. He uncovered a massive healthcare fraud scheme where California's Medicaid budget doubled from $108 billion to $222 billion between 2022-2026 despite minimal population growth. The fraud involves fake hospice and home healthcare facilities, primarily run by Armenian and Russian organized crime, that steal Medicare beneficiary numbers and enroll people in hospice without their knowledge. Shirley visited buildings containing up to 89 fake hospices, finding empty offices while fraudsters drive luxury cars. He received death threats, with Russian mafia members reportedly calling his mother to warn him off their operations. Shirley also exposed California's election vulnerabilities, demonstrating how easily fraud can occur without voter ID requirements. He documented cases of 126-year-old registered voters, people registered to UPS boxes, and even a dog that successfully voted in two elections. The fraud extends to homeless services, where NGOs receive millions while accumulating assets worth hundreds of millions. Shirley met with Elon Musk and received $100,000 for his investigative work, with his Minnesota video becoming the most viral video on X with 4 billion total views. He credits his success to being independent rather than government-affiliated, allowing him to expose systemic corruption across multiple states.