Taylor Lorenz has come to the defense of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that society often idolizes criminals. In a CNN interview, she criticized the media for their disapproval over the supporters, particularly young women, who venerate Mangione, viewing him as a role model. This support is exemplified by the Reddit community r/FreeLuigi and the fan art produced in his honor, suggesting a troubling yet common trend of criminal glorification in American culture. Lorenz suggests that this admiration makes sense given society's history of lionizing those who commit violent acts.
It's hilarious to see these millionaire media pundits on TV clutching their pearls about someone stanning a murderer when this is the United States of America - as if we don't lionize criminals.
Mangione, 26, is on trial for the cold-blooded Dec. 4 execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in the streets of Midtown Manhattan.
Since the killing, Mangione has risen to folk hero status among some radical leftists, who consider his alleged actions acceptable - or even admirable.
They share photos of the Luigi-themed T-shirts (some portraying him as a saint), sketches, cakes, embroidery and paintings they've created.
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