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‘Disappointing.' LAPD chief responds to ‘fascist liars' video featuring Nithya Raman

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, from the development of Oct 6, 2026

Newest development Oct 7, 2026 · 3 reportsNithya Raman campaign posts, deletes 'fascist liars' video criticizing LAPD chief

The LAPD chief said he was disappointed to see Raman appearing to associate him with the phrase “fascist liars”

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    ‘Disappointing.' LAPD chief responds to ‘fascist liars' video featuring Nithya Raman

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    Nithya Raman campaign posts, deletes 'fascist liars' video criticizing LAPD chief

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    ‘Fascist liars' video featuring Nithya Raman sparks outrage from police union, Bass campaign (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The social media video in which the mayoral candidate criticized the LA mayor and LAPD chief has been removed.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Raman tells viewers to 'stop fascist liars' in video urging removal of LAPD chief (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Facing the camera, Councilmember Nithya Raman declared: "Only you can stop fascist liars!" as an image of Bass appeared onscreen. The video has been taken down.

  3. New York Post

    Nithya Raman caught in ‘dangerous’ video targeting LAPD chief: ‘Fascist liars’ (opens New York Post)

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    LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman deleted a campaign video that branded Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell 'fascist liars.'

  4. New York Post

    Influencer behind Nithya Raman’s ‘fascist liars’ video built huge following fueling racially charged firestorms (opens New York Post)

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    Ed Choi, the influencer behind Nithya Raman’s 'fascist liars' video, built a massive online following by fueling explosive social-justice battles.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    ‘Disappointing.' LAPD chief responds to ‘fascist liars' video featuring Nithya Raman (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The LAPD chief said he was disappointed to see Raman appearing to associate him with the phrase “fascist liars”

  6. Revolver News

    Influencer behind Nithya Raman’s ‘fascist liars’ video built huge following fueling racially charged firestorms… (opens Revolver News)

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  7. New York Post

    Nithya Raman shows appalling judgment in ‘fascist’ video against LAPD (opens New York Post)

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    Nithya Raman appears to think she is running for mayor of Antifa, not mayor of LA. There’s no other explanation for her latest attack on her opponent — and the police.

  8. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Nithya Raman campaign posts, deletes 'fascist liars' video criticizing LAPD chief (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign posted and then quickly deleted a social media video that shows the councilmember saying "Only you can stop fascist liars" and criticizing LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

  9. New York Post

    LAPD top boss slams Nithya Raman after campaign video brands him ‘fascist liar’ (opens New York Post)

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    McDonnell fired back, calling the video "disappointing."