Los Angeles axes Soros-backed progressive district attorney

In a significant political shift for Los Angeles, District Attorney George Gascon lost his reelection bid to former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Nathan Hochman.

Hochman, a former federal prosecutor and 2022 Republican candidate for California Attorney General, centered his campaign on a tough-on-crime platform, directly challenging Gascon’s progressive policies. His victory reflects growing voter concern over public safety and dissatisfaction with Gascon’s approach to criminal justice reform.