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41% of Young Voters Find UHC CEO Brian Thompson's Killing by Luigi Mangione Acceptable Amid Insurance Blame

Dec 27, 2024, 12:24 PM

A new poll reveals that most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, although not as much as the person who committed the act, Luigi Mangione. The survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, found that about 8 in 10 U.S. adults attribute a significant amount of responsibility to the killer. However, about 7 in 10 adults also believe that insurance company profits and denials of health care coverage played a moderate role in Thompson's death. The poll highlights a generational divide, with younger Americans, particularly those aged 18 to 29, more likely to view the murder as resulting from a confluence of factors, including insurance practices. Notably, 41% of this age group found the killing of Thompson to be acceptable or somewhat acceptable, according to Emerson Polling, a sentiment that decreases with age. The survey also indicates widespread awareness of the case, with about 7 in 10 respondents having heard or read about Thompson's death. UnitedHealthcare reported that it pays about 90% of medical claims when submitted, but did not specify the number of claims involved. The killing has sparked a broader discussion about the role of insurance companies in healthcare and their impact on patients' lives.