Targeted Assassination of a Health Insurance CEO

The assassination of United Healthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, in Manhattan raised significant concerns regarding the motivations behind such a targeted attack. Witnesses reported that the shooter appeared to have been lying in wait for Thompson, indicating a premeditated act rather than random violence. Initial reactions to the killing revealed an overwhelming bitterness towards the health insurance industry as many questioned whether the ambulance that transported Thompson was part of his insurance network. This sentiment highlights a broader disdain for health insurance companies, often seen as lacking compassion, as people reflected on their negative experiences with health care coverage and their frustrations with the industry's practices.