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LAPD top boss slams Nithya Raman after campaign video brands him ‘fascist liar’

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Paige, J. (2026, October 8). LAPD top boss slams Nithya Raman after campaign video brands him ‘fascist liar’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/us-news/lapd-chief-responds-after-nithya-raman-targets-him-in-campaign-video/

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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell criticized City Councilmember Nithya Raman for a recent campaign video where her team crossed out his face with a red X, calling him a "fascist liar." In response to the video, which also featured left-wing influencer Ed Choi and implied criticism of Mayor Karen Bass, McDonnell defended the LAPD’s actions during last year’s immigration protests. He reported that 52 officers were injured in violent clashes, some suffering from hearing damage and concussions due to attacks with fireworks and Molotov cocktails. Raman’s campaign later clarified that the term "fascist liars" was meant for ICE and the Trump administration rather than McDonnell or Bass.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and Los Angeles city councilmember running for mayor, faced backlash after posting a now-deleted social media video where she called LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell "a fascist liar" with a red X through his face. The incident occurred during an interview at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College on Sunday, April 30th.

The Los Angeles Police Protective League, representing rank-and-file LAPD officers, criticized Raman's actions as dangerous and potentially endangering police protection details assigned to city officials like Mayor Karen Bass and Chief McDonnell.

Mayor Karen Bass accused Raman of being "incredibly irresponsible" and not ready for prime time. Chief Jim McDonnell defended his department against allegations that the LAPD helps ICE enforce immigration laws, stating instead they protect federal agents from threats while not participating in immigration enforcement themselves. He also highlighted how 52 officers were injured during violent protests over ICE raids in June 2025.

Critics argue Raman's comments undermine public trust and safety by targeting police leadership as "fascist liars."

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“Article A describes Nithya Raman's initial social media interview, while Article B reports LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell's response to those comments a day later.”

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2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Nithya Raman campaign tries to slam ‘Poop Zone’ attack ads with ethics complaint, but group fires back

🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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

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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell called Raman’s comments “disappointing,” saying that 52 police officers were injured during last year’s violent immigration protests. “I saw that, and I was disappointed that she would be associated with anything like that,” McDonnell told NBC Los Angeles. asserted

McDonnell → call → Angeles

The chief broke his silence a day after the California Post first reported on Raman’s remarks in since-deleted social media video featuring the city councilmember and left-wing influencer Ed Choi, which showed McDonnell’s face crossed out with a large red X. McDonnell defended his officers against Raman’s accusations that the LAPD protected federal immigration agents instead of protesters during the June 2025 unrest, revealing that cops suffered hearing damage and concussions while facing violent attacks. asserted

cops → break → attacks

“We had 52 officers injured during that period of time. asserted

officers → have → time

The assaults on officers were like I’ve never seen before, with commercial-grade fireworks being shot directly at them,” McDonnell said. asserted

McDonnell → see → them

“We had officers with hearing impairments as a result of this, we had concussive injuries,” he added. asserted

he → have → injuries

The chief described officers being attacked with Molotov cocktails, all-terrain vehicles driven toward them and cars set ablaze in front of them. asserted

officers → describe → them

“The officers were amazingly disciplined for what they were facing,” McDonnell said. asserted

McDonnell → discipline → what

Raman’s video opened with Raman and Choi saying, “Only you can stop fascist liars,” as images of Mayor Karen Bass appeared on screen. asserted

images → open → screen

Later, McDonnell’s face appeared with a large red X across it. asserted

face → appear → it

Choi accused Los Angeles of becoming “extremely fascist” because Bass appointed McDonnell as police chief and asked Raman how she planned to change the city. asserted

she → accuse → city

Raman responded by accusing the LAPD of protecting ICE agents instead of residents and pledged to replace McDonnell if elected mayor. asserted

Raman → respond → McDonnell

One LAPD member told The Post that putting a red X over McDonnell’s face effectively made him a target, calling the video “extremely dangerous.” Raman’s campaign told The Post in a statement that the “fascist liars” remark referred to ICE and the Trump administration, not McDonnell, Bass or LAPD officers. asserted

remark → tell → ICE

“The video was then edited by the creator to put Mayor Bass on screen during that moment, but Nithya never used that phrase to describe Mayor Bass, Chief McDonnell or LAPD officers,” Raman’s campaign said. asserted

campaign → edit → Bass

LAPD top boss slams Nithya Raman after campaign video brands him ‘fascist liar’

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