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.
“But guys, he could have had some other motive! We just dOn’T kNoW!!!1!one!!!”
So, about that.
We don’t know what words were written on all the ammo he didn’t fire, so maybe it was sheer coincidence.
Just reach into the old grab-bag of engraved bullets I keep for just the occasion.
Motive roulette
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.
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?