Police arrested Luigi Mangione in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident took place last week, and Mangione’s arrest followed a tip-off that led authorities to a fast-food restaurant. Officers discovered a weapon matching the one used in the shooting, along with multiple fake IDs and a two-page manifesto. The manifesto reportedly denounced the health insurance industry, shedding light on Mangione’s apparent disdain for the sector.
The arrest drew attention from social media users, who quickly searched for Mangione’s online profiles to learn more about his personal beliefs and views. One of his accounts, on the platform X (@PepMangione), revealed a number of controversial opinions that he had shared in recent years. His posts spanned a range of topics, with some of his views causing alarm.
A post from December 2022 showed Mangione reflecting on a speech he gave during his senior year of high school. …