Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December, continues to receive widespread public support. While political figures and mainstream media have condemned his alleged actions, a striking number of young Americans have expressed sympathy for him, with a recent poll showing that 81% of college students hold a negative view of Thompson.

The murder has reignited debate over the U.S. healthcare system, which many argue prioritizes profits over people. A growing number of Americans report struggling with medical costs, with over half of U.S. adults saying they have difficulty affording healthcare and one in four stating that they or a family member have faced financial hardship due to medical expenses.

Social media exploded with frustration after Thompson’s death, with many sharing stories of denied claims and devastating medical debt. UnitedHealthcare has long faced accusations of putting corporate profits before patient well-being, and Thompson, as CEO, became the focal point of that anger. “We’re tired of watching people die because they can’t afford insulin or cancer treatments,” one viral post read. “UnitedHealthcare has blood on its hands.”

Despite efforts by law enforcement and government officials to contain the conversation, support for Mangione has only grown. He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn without bond, awaiting trial. Yesterday, it was announced that a GiveSendGo fundraiser launched by the December 4 Legal Committee had raised nearly $300,000 for his defense.

“We’re thrilled that Luigi is accepting these funds so he can mount the strongest defense possible,” the committee stated. “The American private health insurance industry has ruined countless lives by denying people access to basic care and burying families in medical debt. It’s no surprise that Luigi’s alleged actions are understood and supported by tens of millions of hard-working Americans.”

Reports have also surfaced that Mangione has been sharing his commissary funds with fellow inmates, a move that has only further solidified his status as a controversial but widely supported figure.

Mangione faces an extensive list of charges in multiple jurisdictions, including New York, Pennsylvania, and federal court. In New York, he has been charged with first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, and multiple weapons offenses. His federal charges include murder through the use of a firearm, two counts of stalking, and an additional firearm offense.

If convicted on the federal firearm-related murder charge, Mangione could face the death penalty, following an executive order issued by President Trump, which mandates its use in applicable cases.

While some view Mangione as a criminal, others see him as a symbol of growing dissatisfaction with a healthcare system that many believe has failed them. The U.S. government appears determined to make an example of him, sending a message that any disruption to the corporate-driven system will be met with severe consequences.

Whether or not one agrees with Mangione’s alleged actions, his case has undeniably forced a national conversation about healthcare justice and the limits of corporate power. His next court appearance in New York is scheduled for February 21.

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