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How a MAGA influencer's misleading ‘fraud’ video hurt a Seattle Asian grocery store

Seattle grocer Lam's Seafood disputes how Nick Shirley portrayed the attempted purchase and says it has retained legal counsel.

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Oct 19, 2026
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Conservative influencer Nick Shirley claimed a Seattle Asian market was involved in food stamp fraud after filming what he described as a $120 charge for a can of meat and another grocery item. Lam’s Seafood says it is now considering legal action after the video reportedly drove hurt sales and subjected employees to harassmen…

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