Unlike former Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz, podcaster Joe Rogan did not support the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson but on the latest episode of his show, he spoke about the insurance industry and called it a dirty business. Joe Rogan said he thinks the suspected killer, Luigi Mangione, is not a professional but somehow got 'f**ked over' by the health insurance company.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder has prompted concerns about copycat attacks on executives. Security experts warn of increasing threats against corporate leaders, fueled by social media and public frustration with industries like healthcare. ​"For the general public, this attack on the UHC CEO may seem like an exotic crime, but in the executive protection industry we are dealing with serious threats on a weekly basis," a security firm CEO said.
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