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Rick Caruso Expresses “Extreme Concern” Over Nithya Raman but Refuses to Endorse Karen Bass Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso is raising serious concerns about Nithya Raman’s bid for mayor, particularly her plans to remove LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if elected. Caruso, who lost to Karen Bass in the 2022 mayoral election, warned about Raman’s approach to public safety but stopped short of endorsing Bass, leaving voters without his backing for either candidate. The comments come as Los Angeles prepares for the November 3 mayoral runoff between Bass and Raman, with crime, homelessness and city leadership dominating the race. Caruso’s decision highlights the difficult choice facing voters dissatisfied with Bass but concerned about Raman’s policies.