UnitedHealthcare has fired an employee who made controversial remarks about the recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. The company confirmed the termination in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing that violence is never acceptable and that the employee's comments did not align with its values.
The employee, identified by social media users as Alison King, worked as a social media manager at UnitedHealthcare. In a video shared online, King expressed skepticism about the authenticity of the attack and sarcastically remarked, 'Aww, they missed?' when the suspect failed to kill Trump. The video drew widespread criticism, including from Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), who pressured the company to respond.
UnitedHealthcare declined to confirm King's identity but stated that the person responsible for the comments is no longer employed by the company. The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, where Trump and other political leaders were present. The suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, was detained by law enforcement.
The firing comes amid heightened political tensions following the assassination attempt. UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in December 2024, an event that some on the far-left allegedly mocked and celebrated. The company's statement underscored its commitment to non-violence and its mission to provide healthcare services.
King has reportedly deleted her LinkedIn account and declined to comment on the matter. The incident has sparked debates about free speech, corporate responsibility, and the polarization of political discourse in the U.S.