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Warren Leans Into United CEO Assassination

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Although most people have been appalled by the assassination of United Health CEO, some liberals have decided to go all in, appearing to support the shooter and downplay his horrific act.

For example, Jimmy Kimmel last night revealed that his liberal staff defends the murderer.

Now, that feeling of amorality has reached the United States Senate. Although Senator Elizabeth Warren denounced the violence, the Massachusetts senator recently framed it as a reflection of deep-rooted frustration with the American healthcare system. Speaking to The Huffington Post on Tuesday, Warren highlighted the systemic issues fueling public anger, warning that the “visceral” reaction to the tragedy underscores widespread dissatisfaction with insurance industry practices, reports Mediate.

“The visceral response from people across this country who feel cheated, ripped off, and threatened by the vile practices of their insurance companies should be a warning to everyone in the healthcare system,” Warren remarked. Her statements follow a surge of public attention, including a notable wave of sympathy for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of Thompson’s murder.

While claiming violence as “never the answer,” Warren stressed the urgent need for systemic reform to address growing grievances. “People can only be pushed so far,” she cautioned. “This is a warning: when people feel that neither their government nor healthcare providers are capable of meaningful change, they lose faith. They may take matters into their own hands in ways that threaten everyone.”

Investigators discovered shell casings at the crime scene engraved with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” an apparent critique of the health insurance industry’s controversial practices. Reports suggest that Mangione, who is now facing murder charges, may have been driven by complications from a back surgery, further spotlighting the fraught dynamics of patient care and insurance.

Senator Bernie Sanders also addressed the incident, condemning the violence while urging policymakers to confront the underlying causes of public outrage. “What this anger toward the healthcare industry shows us is that millions of Americans understand health care as a human right. It is unacceptable for insurance companies to deny necessary care while raking in billions in profit,” Sanders stated.

This shocking event has ignited a sense among the online left that the killer is a hero.

The Huffington Post noted that “commenters online have responded to the news of his death with variations of the phrase ‘thoughts and prayers are out of network,’ a reference to the language insurers often use when refusing to reimburse patients for their health care costs.

In response to photos of the suspect posted by New York police seeking tips, commenters on HuffPost’s Instagram used insurance jargon to explain why they couldn’t help.

‘My regular insurance doesn’t cover vision so I can’t really see,’ one poster wrote.

‘We need prior authorization first,’ wrote another.

Some prominent voices on the left, such as journalist Ken Klippenstein, suggested the morbid comments were a legitimate outpouring of discontent in response to the health insurance industry’s attempts to ration health care for millions of people. Others condemned the killing, but said the industry has escaped criticism that it deserves.”

Much of the response has been spurred on by liberal journalist Talyor Lorenz, who said that the murder created “joy.”

Brian Thompson, 50, was tragically gunned down outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on the morning of December 4, 2024, in what police described as a “premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack.” Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, had been scheduled to speak at an Investors’ Day conference that morning. A graduate of the University of Iowa, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting in 1997, finishing as valedictorian. While at the university, he was recognized as the outstanding accounting junior and senior by both the school and the Iowa Society of CPAs, reflecting his dedication and excellence.

Thompson was married to Paulette Thompson, a fellow University of Iowa alumna and a physical therapist at the Park Nicollet Health Services clinic in Minneapolis. Together, they built a loving family in Plymouth, Minnesota, raising two sons—one recently graduated from college and the other currently attending a public high school. Known for their active involvement in their children’s lives, the Thompsons were a constant presence at team events, according to Brandon Carlson, the elder son’s former coach. Thompson’s death leaves a profound void in his family and community, according to The New York Post.

Not all Democrats have celebrated Thompson’s death. Senator John Fetterman lambasted liberals like Warren who weren’t appalled.

As part of the left’s celebration of Brian Thompson’s death, “wanted” posters of other CEOs have begun getting plastered on walls across New York City.

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