From this viewpoint, the shooting of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, is seen as an act of resistance against systemic injustices perpetuated by large health insurance corporations. Advocates of this perspective argue that the accused, Luigi Mangione, targeted an industry leader to bring attention to the oppressive practices of health insurance companies, which they believe prioritize profits over people’s health. The manifesto found on Mangione, which criticized corporate greed, supports this interpretation as an intentional, symbolic protest against the industry’s failings.

This perspective views the shooting as a deliberate and cold-blooded murder that underscores the dangerous consequences of radicalizing grievances into violence. The planning involved, including the manifesto and preparation for the act, paints Luigi Mangione as someone who methodically executed his crime. Critics of the act emphasize that targeting an individual, regardless of their corporate role, undermines legitimate pathways for systemic change and only adds to the culture of fear and violence.

From this lens, the assassination reflects significant gaps in corporate and personal security for high-profile executives. Despite being in a major metropolitan area and attending a high-profile event, Brian Thompson was vulnerable to such an attack, raising concerns about the adequacy of security measures for industry leaders. This perspective focuses less on the motivations of the attacker and more on the systemic failures that allowed the event to occur, emphasizing the need for improved security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.