Summary

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention due to the phrase “deny, defend, depose” reportedly written on the shooter’s ammunition, echoing criticism of insurer practices like “delay, deny, defend.”

UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest U.S. health insurers, has faced scrutiny over claim denials and delays, including a Senate report highlighting issues with Medicare Advantage prior authorizations.

The killing has sparked public outrage and dark humor on social media, reflecting widespread frustration with health insurers, which many blame for rising healthcare costs and access barriers.

  • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️
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    656 days ago

    “But guys, he could have had some other motive! We just dOn’T kNoW!!!1!one!!!”

    So, about that.

    • FaceDeer
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      436 days ago

      We don’t know what words were written on all the ammo he didn’t fire, so maybe it was sheer coincidence.

    • @Stovetop
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      376 days ago

      Yep, I was previously in the “probably someone wronged by United but can’t be 100% sure” camp, but now there’s no way it could be interpreted as anything else. Someone sought justice and got it.

    • @meeeeetch
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      136 days ago

      If he was shtupping your wife, what better way to direct suspicion away from you than to play into the angle that would give every American not on the Forbes list a motive?