Meet Nithya Raman, the Progressive Democrat Who Secured the Second Spot in LA Mayor Race

She has also suggested Los Angeles’ leaders have not done enough to stand up to Trump’s immigration policies.

“When Trump’s draconian policies have caused devastating harm to our immigrant community, elected officials in LA have simply not stepped up to protect residents in the way that we all deserve,” a statement from her campaign website reads.

Raman frequently sought to tie Pratt’s candidacy to Trump during the campaign, offering a contrast to her own platform.

“Spencer is using the Trump playbook,” she said in early May. “Incendiary language, fearmongering, and political theater meant to divide and distract us. Solving our city’s homelessness crisis, improving public safety, and making this city affordable requires serious leadership, not stunts.”

Despite her criticism of the President, Raman has maintained that she would work with the Trump Administration, if elected mayor.

“Mayor Mamdani and Governor [Kathy] Hokul in New York are actively engaging with the Trump Administration to protect their residents,” she said, referring to the Democratic leadership in Trump’s birthplace. “I want that in my leadership, and if I’m elected mayor, that’s what I will do.”