The political fallout follows the distribution of a clip featuring a red X over the police chief's face, which Raman's campaign later removed. Current betting odds for the mayoralty show Raman's win probability fell 11% to 51%, while Bass's odds rose 11% to 49%. Raman has not clarified if she would proceed with firing McDonnell before the 2028 Olympics, prompting Bass to claim the candidate has no plan for replacing the city's top cop.
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Raman Mayoral Win Odds Sink to 51% Following LAPD Video Slur
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Nithya Raman told a public forum that a deleted campaign video in which she called Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell a "fascist liar" was actually referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mayor Karen Bass called the explanation dishonest, asserting that Raman is "not ready for prime time" and questioning her understanding of fascism. During the discussion, Raman stated she would fire McDonnell if elected as mayor, though she acknowledged she currently lacks the legal power to do so.
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