Staff Reports
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s tragic demise has stirred the pot in ways that few could have imagined. The assassination, which took place outside the Hilton Midtown Hotel just before a shareholders meeting, resulted in the capture of a punk named Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old whose idea of a good time involved a 3-D printed suppressed firearm and a fake driver’s license. Authorities apprehended him in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with the stark realization that this wasn’t just another crime gone awry; it was a politically charged headline ripe for mockery.
This incident has served as a sort of litmus test to assess the Democratic Party’s character—or lack thereof. The party, predominantly filled with LGBTQ activists and college-educated women who somehow think they represent the majority, has seen their true face unveiled. Pooling together to reverently adore someone like Mangione, who undertook such a heinous act, raises eyebrows and prompts questions about whether this is the type of hero they want to rally around. Instead of condemning a cold-blooded killer, certain voices on the left, including a certain former Washington Post reporter, seemed enamored with the subject of their affection, claiming he possessed qualities of a “morally good man.” The mind reels.
CNN literally normalizing politically motivated assassinations. https://t.co/cSFrzclvmd
— RBe (@RBPundit) April 14, 2025
It doesn’t take a hardened journalist to recognize when the media goes off the rails, and a prime example is the coverage of this case. CNN, in their characteristic flair for sensationalism, chose to normalize political assassinations rather than offering thoughtful insights on the implications of such atrocities. They framed Mangione’s actions not as a chilling crime, but rather as a rebellious act against a corporate giant, and even left unsaid whispers of admiration laced in their interviews. Glossing over murder on behalf of a political agenda is an extreme low, even for them.
Social media is awash with commentary from folks like Taylor Lorenz, whose unhealthy infatuation with Mangione has been notable. Her forthright position, celebrating a murderer as an “inspirational revolutionary,” exemplifies a tragic disconnect with reality. How can one call a cold-blooded assassin smart and handsome while ignoring the devastating consequences of his actions? It’s as if she mistook fiction for journalism, and her ramblings have rightfully led to backlash from those who haven’t completely lost their marbles.
Even as more details about the story emerge, it is becoming increasingly clear that this isn’t just about a homicide but also about the media’s desperate attempts to push a narrative that flips the script on morality, all while courting clicks and views. Lorenz’s willingness to elevate such a personality seems less about journalism and more about a sick obsession with sensationalism, wrapping it cleverly in a rhetorical bow that makes her sound oh-so-clever. But the reality is, there’s nothing clever about endorsing violence, even in the guise of metaphorical rebellion. The irony is palpable: as conservatives watch the left fawn over this assassin, it underscores a critical truth—while conservatives value accountability, this side of the aisle seems to relish in chaos, and celebrate those who bring it.
