Key Facts

• The incident involved an apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on a Saturday night.
• The woman in a viral video said her first reaction was to think the news was fake, and her second reaction was glad the attempt failed.
• The clip spread widely on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), drawing criticism from many users.
• Social media users identified the woman as Alison King, an employee of UnitedHealthcare, but the company did not officially confirm her identity.
• UnitedHealthcare stated that violence is never acceptable and that the employee’s comments did not align with their values.
• The company confirmed the person who made the remarks is no longer employed by them.
• The backlash reflects broader political tensions and reactions to violence related to public figures.
• The video was shared by influential social media accounts and caught the attention of public figures like Senator Mike Lee.