In the aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder, former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz has come under fire for controversial remarks criticizing the healthcare industry and its executives.
The incident has sparked intense debate about accountability in the healthcare system and the consequences of online rhetoric.
On Bluesky, a far left social media platform, Lorenz addressed widespread frustration with the healthcare system, referencing a recent decision by Blue Cross Blue Shield to limit coverage for anesthesia during certain surgical procedures.
In her post, Lorenz wrote, “And people wonder why we want these executives dead,” a comment that many interpreted as inflammatory given the timing of Thompson’s death.
Lorenz then escalated her critique by sharing a photo of Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Kim Keck. She also reposted a comment from another user, which read: “Hypothetically, would it be considered an actionable threat to start emailing other insurance CEOs a simple ‘you’re next’? Completely unrelated to current events btw.”
The posts prompted significant backlash, with critics accusing Lorenz of using incendiary language and appearing to justify violence against healthcare executives.
In response, Taylor Lorenz defended her comments, asserting that her intent was