Bloodthirsty Luigi Mangione ‘reporters’ unapologetically celebrate CEO’s assassination: ‘F—k Brian Thompson. F—k his mom’

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Bloodthirsty Luigi Mangione ‘reporters’ unapologetically celebrate CEO’s assassination: ‘F—k Brian Thompson. F—k his mom’

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New York Post
Fox News
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Multiple perspectives

The shared factual core: Luigi Mangione supporters were granted press credentials by City Hall and were present near the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building or courthouse steps, where Mangione faces charges related to the murder of Brian Thompson. Multiple outlets report that Mangione supporters celebrated or made hostile statements regarding Thompson and his mother, but the degree of endorsement or intent varies between sources. Fox News notes outrage over credentials for Mangione supporters; the New York Post describes the supporters as “bloodthirsty fans” who celebrated the upcoming trial and made anti-Thompson comments. Where sources disagree on framing or nuance, attribution is provided, with right- biased outlets emphasizing sensationalism and impropriety while others focus on credentialing questions.

What this means

Concrete downstream impact: Coverage highlights controversy over press credentialing for high-profile defendants and potential implications for media access rules; the reporting cites City Hall actions and public condemnation, with debates over journalism legitimacy and safety near the courthouse. (Source: Fox News; New York Post)

Original reporting (4)
Bloodthirsty Luigi Mangione ‘reporters’ unapologetically celebrate CEO’s assassination: ‘F—k Brian Thompson. F—k his mom’
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/18/2026

Bloodthirsty Luigi Mangione ‘reporters’ unapologetically celebrate CEO’s assassination: ‘F—k Brian Thompson. F—k his mom’

See more of our coverage in your search results. A trio of bloodthirsty fans of accused assassin Luigi Mangione — who were granted press passes by City Hall — spouted vile hate and unapologetic calls for political violence from a Manhattan courthouse steps Monday. Mangione fangirls Abril Rios, Ashley Rojas and Lena.

Luigi Mangione bloodthirsty superfans’ NYC-issued press passes draw outrage: ‘They’re not reporters – they’re ghouls’
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/18/2026

Luigi Mangione bloodthirsty superfans’ NYC-issued press passes draw outrage: ‘They’re not reporters – they’re ghouls’

See more of our coverage in your search results. A baffling decision by City Hall media officials to give three murder-minded Luigi Mangione fangirls press passes drew wide condemnation Monday. Exactly how the self-proclaimed “Mangionistas” were granted their city credentials was unclear, but critics blamed a reform.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Ashley Rojas, Abril Rios, and Lena Weissbrot, wearing press credentials, pose outside Manhattan Court, Image 2 shows Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, in handcuffs while speaking to a New York State Courts officer
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/18/2026

Luigi’s ‘Mangionistas’ should be stamped and certified insane, not welcomed as ‘press’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Recently, a friend in media asked how he could acquire a New York City press pass. I sent him the form to fill out, but I told him it was a longshot without a legitimate body of work. Apparently, all you need is a Substack and a lust for political violence. Perhaps it.

Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/19/2026

Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters

Fox News host Will Cain discusses the case against Luigi Mangione and a group of ‘fangirls’ being granted press passes for a hearing on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office drew outrage on Monday after Luigi Mangione supporters made brazen comments outside the Manhattan Criminal Courts.