"So Listen To Billionaires Now?": Magic Johnson Backs Karen Bass In Los Angeles' Mayoral Race, But People Aren't Too Happy With His Endorsement
They believe he is out of touch.
www.operationsports.comMagic Johnson has publicly endorsed Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor, marking a notable deviation from some local political dynamics in the race as of early May 2026. The endorsement comes with Johnson highlighting Bass’s work on homelessness and public safety and expressing support for a second term. Context: Bass and her allies have touted continuity and experience, while other high-profile local endorsements have varied in the race. If you’d like, I can summarize the key quotes from Johnson’s endorsement and map how other prominent figures have weighed in to date.
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- Reported endorsement and quotes from Johnson and Bass, with coverage noting the contrast to Jeanie Buss’s public signals in the race.[1]
- Additional summaries and corroboration from other outlets noting Johnson’s break from Buss’s apparent support for a rival candidate.[2][3]