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A Post From UnitedHealthcare Is Going Viral Because Over 71,000 People Reacted With Laughing Emojis [1]

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Date: 2025-01

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Earlier this week, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York in what the NYPD has called a "targeted attack."

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News of his death spawned a wide range of reactions online, including concern and condemnation from leading voices...

Twitter: @GovTimWalz

..as well as brutally honest takes on issues within the US healthcare system from everyday Americans.

Twitter: @kendallybrown

In their own response, UnitedHealthcare released a statement on their Facebook page, writing: "We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare."

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"Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian's family and all who were close to him."

The post was soon circulated to an audience of over 1.4 million viewers on X, formerly known as Twitter, where users pointed out that the ability to comment on the post had been limited.

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Now, users can only see how others are taking the message through the emoji reactions — 71,800 of which are laughing faces.

What are your thoughts on how Americans are reacting to this news? Let us know in the comments.

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