UnitedHealth Fires Employee Over Shocking Assassination Remark About Trump
UnitedHealth Group has terminated an employee after she posted a social media video reacting to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump with remarks that drew immediate backlash.
The employee, identified as Alison King, worked as a social media manager for the company. In the video, she suggested the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner may have been staged and expressed disappointment that the president survived. “You know we’re cooked as a country when my first reaction … was ‘it was probably fake,’” she said, before adding, “aww … they missed?”
Social media manager for @UHC is sad that the shooter missed
Any comment @UHC? pic.twitter.com/qGG4iOoD72
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 28, 2026
The comments quickly spread online and prompted calls for accountability, including from Sen. Mike Lee, who publicly urged the company to respond. UnitedHealth issued a statement the following morning confirming that the employee was no longer with the organization.
“Violence is never acceptable and any comments that suggest otherwise are in no way consistent with our mission and values,” the company said, making clear the remarks did not reflect its position.
According to a senior employee, company leadership acted swiftly after becoming aware of the video. The response was shaped in part by the company’s own recent tragedy, referencing the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. That incident heightened internal sensitivity to rhetoric surrounding violence.
The fallout comes in the wake of the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where authorities say suspect Cole Tomas Allen tried to breach security while armed. He was stopped by law enforcement before reaching the main event area, and no attendees were killed.
Political leaders have pointed to reactions like King’s as part of a broader concern over escalating rhetoric. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the incident should serve as a warning sign about the tone of public discourse, urging a de-escalation across the board.
The situation has also reignited debate about how public figures and everyday users respond to acts of political violence, particularly on social media platforms where reactions can spread rapidly and shape wider narratives.
Authorities continue to investigate the attempted attack, while the broader conversation around rhetoric and responsibility shows no sign of slowing down.