Investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein has released a copy of Luigi Mangione's manifesto, which the police found in his possession during his arrest. According to Klippenstein, the manifesto has not been released by any mainstream media outlet yet.
The manifesto shows Luigi's frustration with systemic issues in the U.S. healthcare industry and its economic structure. In the manifesto, a part mentions the names 'Rosenthal' and 'Moore' which according to The Washington Times could be a reference to healthcare activist Amy Rosenthal and documentary filmmaker Michael Moore. Luigi Mangione wrote:
"many have illuminated the corruption and greed (e.g.: Rosenthal, Moore), decades ago and the problems simply remain. It is not an issue of awareness at this point, but clearly power games at play."
However, The Washington Times have since removed Rosenthal reference indicating reporting error.
Luigi Mangione could also have referenced Michael Moore
Michael Moore is a prominent American filmmaker and activist, known for his documentaries like Fahrenheit 9/11 and Sicko. His films often focus on political and social issues such as gun violence, the Iraq War, and healthcare reform.
His film Sicko explores the impact of health insurance companies on American citizens, often showing how they prioritize profits over patient care. The film argues for the need for universal healthcare in the U.S. system. The documentary emphasizes the contrast between the U.S. and nations that have solved healthcare access issues.
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Luigi Mangione may have mentioned Moore in his manifesto due to Moore’s outspoken criticism of the U.S. healthcare system, which aligns with Mangione’s frustrations with the system’s economic and structural issues. Mangione's reference to Moore could be acknowledging the filmmaker’s influence in critiquing these same societal problems.
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