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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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📰 Rick Caruso Endorses Karen Bass For Mayor
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“Article A describes Rick Caruso's endorsement of Karen Bass for mayor, while Article B discusses voter mobilization efforts on behalf of Bass and her opponent Raman. These are different events occurring at distinct times.”
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“The articles discuss different events: voter sentiment towards Karen Bass versus Rick Caruso's endorsement of her.”
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🔮 “Four years ago, you elected me as the first Black woman mayor in the history of Los Angeles.
🔮 Mayor Karen Bass’s campaign fired back at rival Nithya Raman on Election Day Tuesday after the councilwoman seized on an awkward political snub from gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra.
🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman crisscrossed the city Monday in a last-minute scramble for votes, wrapping up a bruising campaign that exposed deep frustration over homelessness, public safety and the future of America’s second-largest city.
🔮 Nithya Raman survived a last-minute socialist revolt Monday, keeping her Democratic Socialists of America endorsement by a single vote just hours before the Los Angeles mayoral election.
🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a last-minute push for votes Monday, joining gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra at a downtown LA cafe just 24 hours before Election Day as she battles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman to keep her job.
🔮 Bass painted a grim picture when asked by the California Post what four years under Raman would look like.
🔮 But their anger with the mayor isn’t enough to make them turn toward socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman.
🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has admitted to making mistakes and is asking voters for another chance — outlining to The California Post her plan to boost police hiring and clean up street homelessness in the city.
🔮 Nithya Raman’s campaign is firing back at a political group trolling her homelessness record with fake real estate signs, a rundown RV and an AI phone line impersonating the mayoral hopeful.
🔮 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.”
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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.”
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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.”

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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
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