WASHINGTON ― The White House on Tuesday condemned violence targeting “corporate greed” following the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York City.
“We condemn violence in the strongest term,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a press briefing. “Violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable.”
Mangione, a 26-year old former high school valedictorian and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in New York. Writings found on Mangione, the son of a prominent Baltimore family, showed “some ill will toward corporate America,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters.
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Some on social media have glorified Mangione’s alleged actions as a statement against a health care industry they say is corrupt for denying coverage for American’s who can’t afford it.
Jean-Pierre offered condolences to the Thomson family and his loved ones and said the Biden administration is grateful to law enforcement for apprehending the subject.
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“We stand ready to provide further support, if needed,” she said, declining to comment further on the pending case.
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