Luigi Mangione bloodthirsty superfans’ NYC-issued press passes draw outrage: ‘They’re not reporters – they’re ghouls’
The issuance of press passes to three fans of Luigi Mangione has sparked significant backlash in New York City. Critics argue that the fans, who have expressed violent sentiments, should not be granted access to official events under the guise of journalism. The controversy has raised questions about the media credentialing process and its implications for public safety and journalistic integrity.
- ▪Three fans of Luigi Mangione received press passes from New York City officials, leading to widespread outrage.
- ▪Critics claim that the fans, who have made violent statements, should not have access to courtrooms or official events.
- ▪The decision to issue press passes has prompted calls for reform in the media credentialing process.
- ▪Many veteran reporters have faced rejections for press passes while fans of violent figures have been approved.
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Metro Luigi Mangione bloodthirsty superfans’ NYC-issued press passes draw outrage: ‘They’re not reporters – they’re ghouls’ By Craig McCarthy, Kyle Schnitzer and Matt Troutman Published May 18, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET Robert Mecea for New York Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Stop the press passes. A baffling decision by City Hall media officials to give three murder-minded Luigi Mangione fangirls press passes drew wide condemnation Monday. Exactly how the self-proclaimed “Mangionistas” were granted their city credentials was unclear, but critics blamed a reform shepherded under former Mayor Bill de Blasio that relaxed rules for handing out press credentials.
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