Boston, MA - The Massachusetts Republican Party is deeply appalled by Senator Elizabeth Warren’s recent statements, which appear to justify the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This tragic act, compounded by Senator Warren’s inflammatory remarks, poses a grave threat to public discourse and the stability of our republic. It is critical to remember that Brian Thompson was not just a CEO but a father of two and a husband. 

Senator Warren’s comments-suggesting that this event should serve as a “warning” to others in the healthcare industry and asserting that “if you push people hard enough,” they will “start to take matters into their own hands”-are both dangerous and dehumanizing. Such rhetoric has the potential to embolden further violence and create a chilling precedent for targeting individuals based on perceived grievances. 

Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale condemned Senator Warren’s remarks, stating, “Senator Warren’s words are beneath the dignity of the U.S. Senate. These types of statements risk creating a domino effect, emboldening others to commit similar acts against leaders they feel have wronged them. Her language is not only dangerous but also morally reprehensible. Senator Warren’s inflammatory rhetoric feeds into the toxic public discourse and further fractures the psyche of the American public in pursuit of political points.” 

Chair Carnevale continued, “We all understand that differences of opinion on policy are natural, but these disagreements must never escalate to jeopardizing the personal safety of business or community leaders. The only acceptable course of action for Senator Warren is to issue a public apology to the Thompson family for her dehumanizing comments, as well as to the employees of UnitedHealthcare, the broader healthcare community, whose safety she has jeopardized, and the first responders who put their lives at risk to apprehend the murderer. Her words have sown division for years, and now is the time to de-escalate, not inflame. Senator Warren must reassess her approach and ask herself whether she can be proud of the example she is setting.” 

The Massachusetts Republican Party calls on Senator Warren to take responsibility for her remarks and to act decisively to repair the harm caused by her words. Apologies and a commitment to fostering constructive dialogue are essential to moving forward.