New York Police Department Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner recently made a striking comparison between the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the impact of a domestic terror attack. Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council, Weiner highlighted the similarities in the response to Thompson's killing and the aftermath of a domestic terror incident.
Weiner expressed concern over the online vitriol that has emerged since the assassination, noting the glorification of the alleged perpetrator as a hero. Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with Thompson's murder after being apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following tips from vigilant citizens who recognized him from wanted posters.
