Cabot Phillips

So the NYPD says Mangione was in possession of a three-page handwritten manifesto that reportedly expressed, quote, ill will toward corporate America. While we haven't yet seen the full manifesto, CNN reports that it included the lines, quote, these parasites had it coming. And quote, I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done.

So the NYPD says Mangione was in possession of a three-page handwritten manifesto that reportedly expressed, quote, ill will toward corporate America. While we haven't yet seen the full manifesto, CNN reports that it included the lines, quote, these parasites had it coming. And quote, I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done.

That matches much of what the shooter posted over the years online. For example, an account appearing to belong to Mangione left a glowing book review for the Unabomber's manifesto. He shared a quote in that review that read, quote, these companies don't care about you or your kids. They have zero qualms about burning down the planet for a buck.

That matches much of what the shooter posted over the years online. For example, an account appearing to belong to Mangione left a glowing book review for the Unabomber's manifesto. He shared a quote in that review that read, quote, these companies don't care about you or your kids. They have zero qualms about burning down the planet for a buck.

So why should we have any qualms about burning them down to survive?

So why should we have any qualms about burning them down to survive?

Well, the NYPD says they'll work with police in Pennsylvania to eventually extradite him to New York, where he'll face those additional charges, including murder. Police in Pennsylvania said they'll also send evidence they collect during their investigation up to New York. While a large chunk of the country was obviously horrified by the murder,

Well, the NYPD says they'll work with police in Pennsylvania to eventually extradite him to New York, where he'll face those additional charges, including murder. Police in Pennsylvania said they'll also send evidence they collect during their investigation up to New York. While a large chunk of the country was obviously horrified by the murder,

It's undeniable that for many others, he's taken on a sort of cult hero status. Mangione's Instagram account, for example, was flooded with thousands and thousands of supportive messages praising him, calling him a brave martyr for taking on the healthcare industry. And on multiple social media platforms, including X and TikTok, all day long yesterday, the hashtag FreeLuigi was trending.

It's undeniable that for many others, he's taken on a sort of cult hero status. Mangione's Instagram account, for example, was flooded with thousands and thousands of supportive messages praising him, calling him a brave martyr for taking on the healthcare industry. And on multiple social media platforms, including X and TikTok, all day long yesterday, the hashtag FreeLuigi was trending.

Here's Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responding to the support for Mangione.

Here's Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responding to the support for Mangione.

So we'll keep a close eye on how this looming trial plays out and how the American people respond.

So we'll keep a close eye on how this looming trial plays out and how the American people respond.

Right.

Right.

26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 275 miles outside New York City. Police say Mangione was carrying a similar gun to the one used by the assassin, along with a silencer, U.S. passport, and four fake IDs, including one that was used to check into a New York City hostel the night before the shooting.

26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 275 miles outside New York City. Police say Mangione was carrying a similar gun to the one used by the assassin, along with a silencer, U.S. passport, and four fake IDs, including one that was used to check into a New York City hostel the night before the shooting.

Mangione was also in possession of a handwritten manifesto that criticized healthcare companies. The arrest came after local police received a tip from a McDonald's worker who recognized Mangione from surveillance photos released by authorities. The suspect graduated valedictorian from one of the nation's top private high schools and went on to attend UPenn.

Mangione was also in possession of a handwritten manifesto that criticized healthcare companies. The arrest came after local police received a tip from a McDonald's worker who recognized Mangione from surveillance photos released by authorities. The suspect graduated valedictorian from one of the nation's top private high schools and went on to attend UPenn.