Crazed ‘Mangionistas’: Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2026
The issuance of press passes to three supporters of murder suspect Luigi Mangione has sparked outrage among readers. Critics argue that these individuals are undermining the legal system by promoting a violent ideology. The controversy raises questions about the integrity of the press and the role of City Hall in granting credentials.
- ▪Three women received press credentials from City Hall to cover Luigi Mangione's trial.
- ▪Critics have condemned their support for Mangione, who is on trial for premeditated murder.
- ▪The situation has led to broader concerns about the integrity of the press and the actions of the Mamdani administration.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:40 -0400 |
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Opinion letters to the editor Crazed ‘Mangionistas’: Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2026 By Post readers Published May 20, 2026, 4:18 p.m. ET Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2026. Jeena Moon/UPI/Shutterstock See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Issue: Three fans of Luigi Mangione who received press passes from City Hall to cover his trial. Just when you think that the Mamdani administration can’t sink any lower, it provides three women with press credentials to sit in the courtroom for Luigi Mangione’s trial (“Luigi press club,” May 19). These are same three who said that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s children are better off without him.
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