Alison King, an employee at UnitedHealthcare, shared her concerns on TikTok after a recent attempt on President Trump’s life. Her worry stemmed not from the incident itself but from the fact that the supposed attacker escaped.
“When I first heard about the assassination attempt, my instinctive reaction was skepticism—like, ‘This has to be fake.’ It made me think, ‘Oh no, is it just an act? Did they really miss this?’ ” King remarked in her viral TikTok video.
Another user, Gonzalez, found it troubling: “It’s odd to me. I guess I’m just not wired that way; I can’t imagine wishing harm on anyone. The thought of making a video to boast about wanting someone dead feels incomprehensible.”
King faced quick repercussions for her remarks and was subsequently terminated.
In a statement regarding King’s comments, a UnitedHealthcare representative said, “The person who discussed the unfortunate event occurring at a gathering with President Trump and various political figures is no longer with the company.”
Gonzalez highlighted the irony: “This woman lost her job after her boss was assassinated. You’d think she’d realize maybe it’s not wise to make light of assassination.”
After being fired, King uploaded another video, stating, “I’ve faced the fallout from what I said. I lost my job in a tough job market, but I want to move on.”
She questioned, “Do I regret what I said? Yes, I should have thought twice before posting online. I was joking. I don’t support violence or intend to harm anyone. However, I received a concerning letter at home, and there’s an address on it, so I need to alert the police.”
She shared, “It had a picture of my house with the message, ‘Alison, how are you feeling? Karma’s coming for you.’ It’s just a reminder that these are indeed frightening times. Be cautious about what you share online; people are losing their minds.”
King also expressed frustration: “For some reason, I’m facing greater consequences for my online comments than those who perpetuate violent rhetoric, including the president.”
Gonzalez responded, questioning if King recognized her accountability, “Now some people are back to blaming Trump. Don’t you see your own role in this too?”
“I’m sorry, Alison. In real life, actions have repercussions,” she concluded.
