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Rick Caruso backs former rival Karen Bass for LA mayor, blasts Nithya Raman’s LAPD plans as ‘reckless and dangerous’

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Paige, J. (2026, October 26). Rick Caruso backs former rival Karen Bass for LA mayor, blasts Nithya Raman’s LAPD plans as ‘reckless and dangerous’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/us-news/rick-caruso-endorses-karen-bass-for-la-mayor-ahead-of-election/

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Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer, endorsed Mayor Karen Bass for re-election eight days before Election Day, criticizing her opponent Nithya Raman's LAPD reform plans as "reckless and dangerous." Caruso praised Bass’s work on recovery efforts after the Los Angeles wildfires, while questioning Raman’s record on homelessness policy. This endorsement follows Councilwoman Traci Park's similar backing of Bass last week, both highlighting concerns about potential reversals in public safety and wildfire recovery progress under Raman's leadership.

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Billionaire developer Rick Caruso endorsed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass for re-election as LA mayor eight days before Election Day, criticizing challenger Nithya Raman's plans for the LAPD as "reckless and dangerous." Caruso made his endorsement on Instagram, stating he had worked with Bass on recovery efforts following Los Angeles' devastating wildfires. He praised her dedication to rebuilding communities and willingness to collaborate but warned against Raman’s proposal to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, which Caruso viewed as risky DSA social experimentation at a time when stability is crucial for the city.

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blasting challenger Nithya Raman’s plans for the LAPD as “reckless and dangerous.”

right criticizes proposed changes to police policy

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Fed-up LA voters rage about Karen Bass — but fear Nithya Raman is even worse: ‘She rolled her eyes’ different event · 85%

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🔮 Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is backing his former political rival, Mayor Karen Bass, just eight days before Election Day, blasting challenger Nithya Raman’s plans for the LAPD as “reckless and dangerous.”

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · Rick Caruso backs former rival Karen Bass for LA mayor, blasts Nithya Raman’s LAPD plans as ‘reckless and dangerous’

🔮 But despite their misgivings, Californians appear set to hand Democrats another four years in charge.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Bombshell poll finds California voters say state is heading in the wrong direction — but election numbers tell a different story

🔮 With just 11 days before voters decide the fate of Measure FD, Councilwoman Traci Park and fellow councilmembers pressed Fire Chief Jaime Moore over how the department would spend the cash, fix fire stations and get more firefighters on the streets without wasting taxpayer dollars.

2026-10-23 · mixed framing · LAFD grilled over plans to spend $345M generated per year from proposed sales tax hike

🔮 Nearly eight years later, he is still living in a cramped, 350-square-foot guesthouse that survived the blaze, unable to afford the estimated $2 million it would now cost to rebuild his home.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · California pours $369M in wildfire recovery funds into low-income housing — but reserves none for fire victims

🔮 An LA nonprofit bankrolled with millions in taxpayer funds through mayoral candidate Nithya Raman’s eviction-defense program more than tripled its revenue in five years, even as reported housing and eviction-defense spending plunged, a California Post investigation found.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · LA’s $87M taxpayer money mystery deepens as nonprofit backed by mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman faces spending scrutiny

🔮 Nithya Raman was back in the hot seat Tuesday night over her pledge to fire LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, refusing to say when she’d pull the trigger as a top ally of Mayor Karen Bass blasted her for misleading voters.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Nithya Raman dodges LAPD chief deadline as Karen Bass blasts rival’s flip-flops in fiery LA mayor debate

🔮 Pressed about Bass’ warning that firing McDonnell ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics could be disastrous, Raman suggested waiting until 2030.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Karen Bass tears into Nithya Raman over flip-flop comments on LAPD chief Jim McDonnell

🔮 Nithya Raman has issued a word-salad denial on whether she will make controversial former District Attorney George Gascón head of the LAPD if she becomes mayor of Los Angeles.

2026-10-11 · assertive framing · Nithya Raman’s LAPD shake-up could put ousted progressive DA George Gascón in charge of cops

🔮 A bombshell poll showing LA mayoral challenger Nithya Raman with a stunning 24-point lead over Karen Bass among Latino voters will loom large as the rivals face off in a high-stakes televised showdown Thursday night.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Bombshell poll shows LA mayoral candidate suddenly surging in key demographic — hours before pivotal head-to-head

🔮 LA Mayor Karen Bass has blasted Nithya Raman as “incredibly irresponsible” and claimed she was “not ready for prime time” after the candidate called LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell a “fascist liar.”

2026-10-08 · assertive framing · Mayor Karen Bass slams ‘irresponsible’ Nithya Raman for calling cops ‘fascist’ : ‘She has no clue’

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LAFD grilled over plans to spend $345M generated per year from proposed sales tax hike

2026-10-23 · New York Post

California pours $369M in wildfire recovery funds into low-income housing — but reserves none for fire victims

2026-10-19 · New York Post

LA’s $87M taxpayer money mystery deepens as nonprofit backed by mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman faces spending scrutiny

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Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is backing his former political rival, Mayor Karen Bass, just eight days before Election Day, blasting challenger Nithya Raman’s plans for the LAPD as “reckless and dangerous.” asserted

Caruso → back → LAPD

Caruso announced Monday on an Instagram post that he would cast his ballot for the mayor after working alongside her on recovery efforts following Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires. asserted

he → announce → wildfires

“For the love of LA, I must put the past behind me,” Caruso said in a statement posted to Instagram. asserted

Caruso → put → Instagram

“Mayor Bass and I have certainly had our disagreements, and we have not always seen eye to eye on the challenges facing our city,” he acknowledged. asserted

he → have → city

But Caruso credited Bass with learning from her mistakes and growing into the job during the months they worked together on rebuilding efforts. asserted

they → credit → efforts

“I have seen firsthand her dedication, her willingness to work together, and her commitment to helping families and communities rebuild their lives,” he wrote. asserted

he → see → lives

His endorsement came with a blistering assessment of Raman, particularly her pledge to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. asserted

endorsement → come → McDonnell

“This is no time to turn the LAPD into a laboratory for risky DSA social experimentation,” Caruso warned. asserted

Caruso → turn → experimentation

He also questioned Raman’s record overseeing homelessness policy at City Hall. asserted

He → question → Hall

“She’s led the city’s homeless policy. Does anybody think that is a success?” Caruso asked. asserted

Caruso → lead → policy

Caruso’s announcement follows a week of speculation after he appeared alongside Bass at a Pacific Palisades rebuilding event but stopped short of revealing his choice. asserted

he → follow → choice

His decision also follows a similar declaration from Councilwoman Traci Park, whose district includes the Palisades fire zone. asserted

district → follow → zone

Park told constituents last week that she would vote for Bass despite reservations about the mayor’s leadership, warning that Raman could reverse progress on public safety and wildfire recovery. uncertain

Raman → tell → safety

“I hear you—I want some change too, but the alternative does not actually get us where we want to be,” Park told residents. asserted

Park → hear → residents

“I think it actually impedes our progress, and unfortunately will take us back to where we were.” asserted

we → think → us

The two backings come as Bass battles to secure a second term against Raman, who has the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. asserted

who → come → America

Rick Caruso backs former rival Karen Bass for LA mayor, blasts Nithya Raman’s LAPD plans as ‘reckless and dangerous’

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