Here is the full text of the 262-word "manifesto" by Luigi Mangione, as reported by various sources:
"To the Feds, I'll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn't working with anyone. This was fairly trivial: some elementary social engineering, basic CAD, a lot of patience. The spiral notebook, if present, has some straggling notes and To Do lists that illuminate the gist of it.
A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy. United is the largest company in the US by market cap, behind only Apple, Google, Walmart. It has grown and grown, but our life expectancy? No. These health-care companies have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit because the American public has allowed them to get away with it. I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming."
Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on 12/9/2024. At the time of his arrest, he had a manifesto that was found in his possession. Here are the key points known about the manifesto:
The Mangione manifesto is a handwritten document described as three pages long, which officials believe speaks to both his motivation and mindset.
Mangione's manifesto explicitly stated that he "acted alone" and was "self-funded." It included the phrases "These parasites had it coming" and "I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done."
The document condemned the healthcare industry for prioritizing profits over care, particularly mentioning UnitedHealthcare by name, noting its size and financial success.
It expressed a strong criticism of corporate America, especially the health insurance sector, suggesting that violence was the only effective form of protest against these systems.
The manifesto contained a somewhat deranged reference to the movie "Gladiator," alongside personal grievances related to his mother's illness and experiences with United Healthcare.
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