Fact Check: Was UnitedHealthcare CEO Set to Testify Against Nancy Pelosi?
A claim circulating on social media suggests that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading before his recent death. However, this claim has been debunked as false, with a spokesperson for Pelosi denying its validity to USA Today.
The CEO of UnitedHealthGroup, Andrew Witty, expressed understanding of frustrations with the US healthcare system in an opinion piece following Thompson’s death, indicating the need for reform. While the Threads post alleging Thompson’s intention to testify against Pelosi has garnered attention, there is no credible source to support the claim.
In fact, USA Today confirmed that the claim was false, underscoring that Thompson was being investigated for insider trading prior to his death, with no evidence tying him to Pelosi. Thompson sold shares amounting to $15.1 million before the investigation was launched, along with three other UnitedHealth Group employees selling shares totaling $101.5 million.
Tragically, Thompson was fatally shot in New York City on his way to an investor conference, with a suspect recently arrested in connection with his death. Despite the false claim circulating online, there is no evidence to suggest any ties between Thompson’s death and Pelosi, as confirmed by fact-checkers.
