McDonald's slammed with negative reviews after Luigi Mangione's arrest in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot dead in Manhattan last week, and 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested on Monday as the suspect. Now, public opinion has turned in Mangione's favour so much so that there is an online backlash targetting a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where an employee reportedly alerted police about Mangione's presence, leading to his arrest.
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest health insurance companies in the U.S., was shot dead last week in Manhattan, New York. On Monday, police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the accused in the case. However, the public response has been far from outrage. Instead, many have come to Mangione's defense, supporting him as a "hero" and expressing admiration for his looks. This support has even led to a bizarre chain reaction, with people leaving negative reviews for a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as part of the online backlash.
But, why are people targetting McDonald's?
Mangione was taken into custody at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, reportedly after a customer informed an employee about him, prompting a 911 call.
BREAKING: Here is Luigi Mangione¡¯s mug shot, per Altoona PD. pic.twitter.com/M5RFTIsW8k
¡ª Mikenzie Frost (@MikenzieFrost) December 9, 2024
This led to a spike in negative online reviews of the restaurant on Google, with many commenters accusing the eatery of having "rats in the kitchen"¡ªa metaphor symbolising betrayal.
Reviews from the McDonalds where Luigi Mangione was arrested are pouring in
¡ª Jaime (@jsansonnn) December 9, 2024
??? pic.twitter.com/pRIdENNa8t
Luigi Mangione shouldn¡¯t have gone to McDonald¡¯s. pic.twitter.com/vlGc2o2hVd
¡ª Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) December 9, 2024
Me and the boys paying a visit to the McDonalds employee that snitched on Luigi Mangione pic.twitter.com/2oLetxb7wF
¡ª vids that go hard (@vidsthatgohard) December 9, 2024
One review noted, "Wild that the McDonald's employee who snitched on Luigi Mangione probably can't even afford healthcare."
Wild that the McDonald¡¯s employee who snitched on Luigi Mangione probably can¡¯t even afford healthcare.
¡ª Holly Ballantine (@HollyBallantine) December 9, 2024
The fact that a McDonalds worker snitched on Luigi Mangione is just the latest reason to hate McDonald¡¯s. They hate the working man try to out price them of shitty fast food and now turn in a person who did the right thing to one of these garbage ass CEOs pic.twitter.com/5Pe3XSx7DM
¡ª @a1extimmons.bsky.social & threads (@A1exTimmons) December 9, 2024
Some social media users even took it a step further and hilariously connected the incident to former (and next) U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging that the employee who snitched was Trump himself.
?Breaking News?
¡ª I¡¯m NotDevinsMom Moron (@NotDevinsMom) December 9, 2024
Police release photo of McDonalds employee who snitched on Luigi Mangione. pic.twitter.com/IgocXFXXlX
The photo is from the days of campaigning for the 2024 U.S. elections, when Trump briefly worked as a McDonald's employee for a day.
Why are people supporting Luigi Mangione?
The American health insurance industry has faced criticism for its steep costs, lack of transparency, and the financial strain it places on individuals.
Even those with health insurance frequently deal with limited coverage, narrow provider choices, and overwhelming medical debt.
Critics have long accused insurance companies of prioritising profits over the well-being of their clients.
This dissatisfaction with the system is one reason why many are viewing Luigi Mangione as a symbol of resistance against these perceived inequities.
His arrest has turned him into something of an unlikely "hero" for those frustrated with the system's flaws.
Adding to his unexpected fame is his striking appearance, which has left many swooning, with fans leaving flirty messages on his social media accounts.
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