Nithya Ramans LAPD shake-up could put ousted progressive DA George Gascn in charge of cops

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.The DSA-backed candidate appeared to panic during a TV appearance and said “I don’t know him personally” when grilled over bringing back the ultra-liberal former cop.It comes just a day after she issued an outright denial to The California Post on appointing him, further muddying the water on what she plans if she gains office.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story Raman sparked fury last week when The Post unearthed a since deleted “fascist liars” video featuring LAPD chief Jim McDonnell with a giant red X across his face.During her NBC appearance Sunday, Raman was quizzed on the rumors she wants to bring back Gascón, who was dumped as LA County DA during a recall in 2024 over his progressive policies.Raman said: “No, no.I don’t know where the rumors are coming from.

I don’t know him personally.”The rumors are the latest headache for Raman, who spent much of the past week explaining a since-deleted social media video featuring McDonnell’s face crossed out with a giant red X beneath the words “Only you can stop fascist liars.”Her campaign insisted the message targeted ICE and the Trump administration, not McDonnell, and blamed the video’s editing on left-wing influencer Ed Choi.The controversy has also exposed conflicting messages about when Raman would replace McDonnell if she defeats Mayor Karen Bass in the Nov.3 election.During an ABC7 interview Saturday Raman insisted replacing McDonnell was not among her immediate priorities.“You know, replacing the chief of police is not on my 100-day agenda.

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