Nick Shirley, an independent YouTube journalist who has risen to national prominence with videos shared by figures including vice presidents and chief executives, has responded to criticism of his recent investigation into Minnesota. In an interview with Fox News, he defended the accuracy of his reporting, arguing that the underlying data and legal outcomes support his conclusions.

Shirley rejected claims made by critics of his Minnesota investigation, summing up his defence with the phrase "numbers don't lie, and convictions don't lie." The article, published by Fox News, credits him with building a significant independent media profile, though the excerpt provided offers limited detail on the specific content of the Minnesota investigation or the identities of his critics.