Connections of Luigi Mangione's Supporters Raise Eyebrows
Ghoulish Mangionista groupie is healthcare exec’s relative

Image: New York Post
Lena Weissbrot, a vocal supporter of Luigi Mangione, is the daughter of Reina Natero, a healthcare insurance executive at CVS Health. Weissbrot's controversial remarks about the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have drawn attention to her family's ties to the healthcare industry, raising questions about the motivations of the group supporting Mangione.
- 01Lena Weissbrot's mother, Reina Natero, oversees prescription drug insurance coverage rules at CVS Health.
- 02Weissbrot made inflammatory comments about Thompson's children, stating they are 'better off without him.'
- 03Natero has held various director roles at major insurance companies and has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years.
- 04Another supporter, Abril Rios, has a background in child modeling and visual effects, with familial connections to the entertainment industry.
- 05Ashley Rojas, the third member of the group, is pursuing a Modern Journalism certification from NYU and previously worked at Banana Republic.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Lena Weissbrot, a prominent supporter of Luigi Mangione, is the daughter of Reina Natero, a healthcare insurance executive at CVS Health. Natero has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, having worked for over two decades in various roles, including director positions at Centene and WellCare. Weissbrot's recent comments outside the New York State Supreme Court, where she expressed that the children of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was murdered, are 'better off without him,' have sparked outrage and scrutiny regarding her family's connections to the healthcare industry. This revelation has raised questions about the motivations behind Weissbrot's support for Mangione, who is on trial for Thompson's murder. Alongside Weissbrot are two other supporters: Abril Rios, who has a background in child modeling and visual effects, and Ashley Rojas, who is studying journalism at New York University. The trio has been vocal in their support for Mangione, with Weissbrot even featuring in a controversial rap video that criticizes the healthcare system. Their actions and backgrounds have led to discussions about the implications of their privileged upbringings on their current activism.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The connections of Weissbrot and her supporters to the healthcare industry may influence public perception of the trial and the healthcare system.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think personal connections should influence public opinion in high-profile trials?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




