Rick Caruso Explains Decision Not to Run for Office, Focus on Private Sector Initiatives

Decision Not to Run for Office

• 💡 Rick Caruso announced he will not be running for LA Mayor or California Governor in the 2026 election.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 His primary reason for not running was due to family concerns.

Private Sector Impact

• 🚀 Caruso believes he can achieve more by working outside of government.
• 🎯 He is more energized and focused on rallying the private sector to drive change in the state and city.
• 🗣️ He criticizes current elected officials for performative politics rather than tangible action.

Steadfast LA Initiatives

• ✅ Caruso's nonprofit, Steadfast LA, is focused on initiatives that directly help people.
• 🏠 An example highlighted is the giveaway of the first fire-resistant modular home to survivors of the Eaton fire.
• 🤝 This initiative, in partnership with Samar modular homes, provides free homes to families who lost theirs, demonstrating his commitment to tangible solutions.
• 🌐 He plans to continue these types of initiatives, commenting on policies and actively participating in solutions unfettered by government constraints.