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After appearing on CNN over the weekend, former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz is once again defending her eyebrow-raising support for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the execution-style murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rather than confronting the horror of this crime, Lorenz is out here treating a suspected domestic terrorist like a misunderstood heartthrob. Let’s unpack the madness.
Taylor Lorenz and the Rise of the Mangione Fan Club
Back in December, Taylor Lorenz made waves when she posted about Luigi Mangione in a way many interpreted as sympathetic—if not outright celebratory. Mangione, currently awaiting trial and facing the death penalty, stands accused of planning and carrying out the targeted killing of a healthcare executive.
Rather than focusing on the disturbing reality of Mangione’s alleged act—caught on video, no less—Lorenz seems more interested in lionizing Mangione’s message and defending his disturbingly enthusiastic fan base. Many of these followers, especially on TikTok and Instagram, are young women romanticizing him for his looks, his age, and his anti-corporate image.
Taylor Lorenz Justifies the Sicko Fan Culture
During her CNN appearance, Lorenz doubled—and even tripled—down on her views. She mocked media “pearl-clutching” over the rise of Mangione’s fangirls and dismissed critics concerned about the glorification of a potential murderer – all while giggling like a schoolgirl with a Tiger Beat poster.
She argued that America has always “stanned murderers” and pointed to true-crime documentaries. And while it is true that cult-like groups are part of the history of utterly monstrous killers like Charles Manson, Lorenz’s justification that sycophancy of murderers has happened before is flimsy at best.
In fact, Lorenz’s justification is yet another example of the “whataboutism” plaguing public discourse. Instead of reckoning with Mangione’s alleged crime, she deflects: “What about the people denied access to healthcare?”
That’s like excusing an assault by blaming the victim’s clothing. In essence, Lorenz is engaging in victim-blaming—an unscrupulous tactic used to spin atrocities as justifiable reactions to systemic issues. Her implication? That Brian Thompson was asking to be murdered.
Taylor Lorenz’s Mask Slips: “Joy” in an Execution?
But Lorenz’s “whataboutism” may actually be masking her real opinion—that Mangione’s alleged actions were justified.
In an uncomfortable interview with Piers Morgan, Lorenz admitted she felt “joy” upon hearing of Thompson’s murder—only to walk it back moments later, saying she meant it “sparked a national conversation” about healthcare. She denied advocating violence… but her own words—and past tweets—say otherwise.
When pressed by TMZ about the above reply to a tweet, Lorenz claimed she was “speaking to a sentiment” while also aligning herself with people who believe healthcare CEOs should be executed. She may not be waving a flag for Mangione, but she’s certainly not waving one for the rule of law either.
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Taylor Lorenz Has Lost the Plot
Let’s be clear: Taylor Lorenz’s core argument is that murdering a healthcare executive might be morally justifiable because of problems in the U.S. healthcare system.
That’s not journalism. That’s political fanaticism in pseudo-intellectual wrapping paper.
She even went so far as to call Mangione a “morally good man” and “a rare figure in today’s world.”
That’s not reporting. That’s fan fiction with a body count.
What Happened to the Left?
Once upon a time, Democrats and progressives believed in nonviolence, empathy, and reasoned debate. Not anymore. For over a year now, we’ve seen the temperature of political rhetoric ratchet up to the point where President Donald Trump endured multiple assassination attempts.
Taylor Lorenz represents a disturbing shift— where people excuse violence if the victim fits the wrong profile and the narrative fits the agenda.
Here at Buffoon of the Week!, we call it like we see it. And what we see is someone who has gone from problematic Hack journalist to full-blown Lunatic promoting radical messaging from a CNN anchor chair.
TL;DR:
Former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz is under fire again after a CNN appearance where she doubled down on her disturbing support for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Lorenz appeared on CNN calling Mangione, among other things a “moral man” while justifying his “stans.” Instead of condemning the alleged killing, Lorenz downplayed the horror, defended Mangione’s growing online fanbase. This comes after Lorenz shockingly said in December how she felt “joy” upon hearing of Thompson’s murder—only to backtrack under pressure.
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