SUBMITTED: Minneapolis Craigslist post in search of child actors for daycare site where funding w...
Watch the Original
Engagement Metrics
About the Creator
Liz Collin is a former Fox 9 reporter known for investigative journalism on Minnesota politics, crime, and controversies, particularly those involving Governor Tim Walz and state policies. Her style is direct and often critical of progressive governance, appealing to conservative audiences. She maintains strong credibility through on-the-ground reporting and has built a significant following on X for highlighting local scandals.
What's This About?
The post shares a Craigslist ad from Minneapolis' Ventura Village seeking 20 child actors at $1,500/day to pose as daycare clients during state vetting, after funding was allegedly cut due to 'white supremacy.' The ad claims the daycare, run for over five years, lost funding unfairly and needs actors to prove legitimacy.[1][3] It was posted on January 1 but has been confirmed as a prank by the creators of the online show Goofcon1, not evidence of fraud.[1][2] Social media amplified screenshots as 'proof' amid broader daycare fraud allegations.
🔥Why It's Trending
The post is trending due to its tie-in with ongoing Trump administration probes into alleged fraud at Somali-run Minnesota daycares, where federal funds were frozen.[1][3] Timing aligns with recent exposures by creators like Nick Shirley, fueling outrage over taxpayer money amid political tensions with Gov. Tim Walz.[3] Viral screenshots garnered tens of thousands of engagements before fact-checks revealed it as a prank.[1][2]
💡Fun Facts
- 1The ad offered $1,500 per day per child actor, totaling potentially $90,000 for three days.[1][3]
- 2It was created by Goofcon1, a prank show that received 'a ton of responses' and planned a live call-in episode.[1][2]
- 3Posted January 1, 2026, in Craigslist's Hennepin County general labor section, now deleted.[1]
- 4Blamed funding cuts on 'insane poor decision clear in white supremacy,' referencing Trump admin actions.[3]
- 5Fact-checks by AP confirm it's not linked to real Somali daycare fraud investigations.[1][2]
📚Read More
← Swipe to see more →
More Trending on Twitter
Do you have to be able to pass a basic American History test to be in Congress? Apparently not. S...
Do you have to be able to pass a basic American History test to be in Congress? Apparently not. She thinks World War II is World War Eleven. A proud product of The Learing Center. https://t.co/X9yCM4zfef
by John Rich🇺🇸
Say his name and he appears! @joehendry will be LIVE in concert TONIGHT on #WWERaw! 📍: Laredo...
Say his name and he appears! @joehendry will be LIVE in concert TONIGHT on #WWERaw! 📍: Laredo, TX 🎟️: https://t.co/yz7PNZVcix 📺: 8 ET/5 PT on @netflix https://t.co/CJEJe6Z1xJ
by WWE
Sure what Jimmy Kimmel said was over the line, but I just think he should be fired because his sh...
Sure what Jimmy Kimmel said was over the line, but I just think he should be fired because his show sucks and he’s a shit comedian.
by Brandon Herrera