<p>Comedian Bill Burr suggested during an interview published on September 25, 2026, that the murder case of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson should prompt healthcare companies to examine their policies. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Burr stated, "I mean if you look at all of this stuff, like the response to the Luigi [Mangione] thing. It wasn’t ‘Maybe we need to look at what we’re doing if it makes some crazy person do this.’ [Healthcare executives’] response was to take their faces off the internet and get security."</p><p>Burr continued, "It’s like, you don’t think you need to examine this? You’re not the president. You’re just the CEO of a business. Why do you need this level of security?" UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered in December 2024. Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court on August 14, 2026, to charges connected to Thompson's murder.</p><p>Attorney Rafael Mangual commented on Burr's remarks, stating, "The only way to understand the comedian’s comments is as an endorsement of brutal and extrajudicial violence as a legitimate means of expressing one’s frustrations with corporate behavior. The fact of the matter is that Brian Thompson was a victim of a cold-blooded murder. Full stop."</p><p>He added, "Luigi Mangione isn’t a hero or a martyr. He shot a man in the back for no other reason than that he objected to the business he was in." Mangual expressed concern over Burr's perspective, questioning the implications of viewing homicide as a means of expressing grievances. He stated, "I prefer these decisions be made by legislatures, judges, and juries. So too should Mr. Burr."</p><p>Burr, known for his politically incorrect comedy, acknowledged in the interview that his perspective has changed over time, particularly regarding his views on women. He reflected, "This whole journey of being a comedian is when I stopped doing this and started doing a little more of that. Like, 'Hey, Bill, maybe chicks aren't psychos. Maybe you're bringing something to the party, you know?'"</p><p>He concluded, "I wanted to be married. I wanted to have kids. I just didn't know how to do it. So what did I do? I blamed what I wanted. It's stupid. I missed out on a lot of good times, being that brooding guy."</p>
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Bill Burr discusses healthcare CEOs' responses to violence in interview
In a recent interview, comedian Bill Burr discussed the implications of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, suggesting that healthcare companies should reassess their policies rather than solely increasing security. Burr's comments were met with criticism from attorney Rafael Mangual, who argued that such remarks could be interpreted as endorsing violence against corporate figures.
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Bill Burr tells healthcare CEOs to probe what motivated Luigi Mangione, instead of adding security
Bill Burr discusses healthcare CEOs' responses to violence in interview