AOC Explains Why Many Americans See Denied Insurance Claims as Hurtful and Unfair After the Health Insurance CEO’s Murder (Video)
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) recently spoke about why many Americans are angry with the health insurance system after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The situation has sparked strong debates, with people reacting in very different ways.
Some have expressed support for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of the killing, because they believe the health insurance industry is unfair and harms customers. Others have strongly condemned the act of violence and any praise for it.
During an interview with CBS News, Ocasio-Cortez was asked about the incident. She made it clear that she does not support or justify violence.
However, she explained that many Americans feel deeply frustrated and hurt by the health insurance system, which often leaves them struggling to get the care they need.
She explained that when a person’s health insurance denies their claim, it can feel like another kind of violence. This is because the consequences are so serious.
Some families end up losing their homes or going bankrupt because they can’t afford to pay surprise medical bills or cover the costs of treatment for a serious illness.
Ocasio-Cortez highlighted how many people experience financial devastation from these situations, which can make them feel powerless and abandoned.
She went on to say that the U.S. health care system, which is mostly run by private companies, causes immense stress and hardship for a large number of Americans.
She emphasized that while the shooting of the CEO is not acceptable, the frustrations people feel with the system are real and should not be ignored.
Ocasio-Cortez believes that these frustrations reflect the deeper problems within the health insurance industry and how it fails to meet the needs of many people.
