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During their time together, conversations between Martin and Mangione often wandered into discussions on broad social issues, including capitalism and the healthcare system. However, Martin emphasized that these conversations were marked by curiosity rather than anger or resentment. They discussed ways to improve societal structures without veering into extremist ideology or violent rhetoric.
The last interaction Martin had with Mangione was after the latter's surgery earlier this year. They exchanged texts, but Martin noted that he had been attempting to reach out to Mangione since without receiving any responses, creating a sense of disconnect that would later come to haunt him.