Following the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Senator John Fetterman criticized an article in New York magazine that suggested public resentment over denied insurance claims made the incident "inevitable." Fetterman expressed his disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the "public execution" of Thompson, a father of two, was indefensible and not predictable. He further asserted that condoning or supporting the killing revealed more about the individuals making such claims than the state of health insurance.

The NYPD's investigation into Thompson's murder is ongoing, with the suspect still at large. The motive remains unclear, although bullet casings found at the scene were inscribed with the words "deny," "depose," and "defend," possibly referencing the book "Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It." The incident has sparked widespread discussion, with some speculating about a connection to outrage over denied coverage.

The New York magazine article, titled "The Shooting That Was Inevitable. Our political system is breaking down. Now it has killed," discussed health issues allegedly unaddressed due to denied or inadequate coverage. The article highlighted stories of individuals facing difficulties with insurance companies and included examples of online commentary expressing negative sentiments towards insurance executives. Writer Sarah Jones pointed out the words on the bullet casings, suggesting the perpetrator intended to convey a message.

Fetterman's critique of the article resonated with many online, who expressed agreement with his stance. Fox News Digital contacted New York magazine for comment but did not receive an immediate response.