LA Mayoral Debate: Nithya Raman Defends 'Genocide' Comment on Gaza
During a debate with Mayor Karen Bass, City Council member Nithya Raman stood by her prior description of Israel’s actions in Gaza as "genocide."
At a Tuesday night debate, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman defended her earlier use of the word "genocide" to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza when questioned by incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. The brief exchange centered on Raman’s language and its implications amid the mayoral contest.