December’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shone a light on widespread anger in the US against the healthcare industry. Initial coverage painting it as a ‘senseless’ killing was soon forced to confront glee at what many saw as an act of retribution against heartless profiteering corporations.

One millionaire’s murder does not, however, a healthcare revolution make. And with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, many are worried that his presidency could see the erosion of US and global health protection.