Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections
Trump said he would like to see Spencer Pratt do well as a recent Emerson College poll showed Pratt at 22%, up from 10% in March.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signaled support for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt at Joint Base Andrews, calling the reality TV star "a character" during remarks at the Coast Guard Academy Commencement.
- Running in a heavily Democratic city where Republicans make up less than 15% of the registered voting base, Pratt has attempted to distance himself from Trump, repeatedly emphasizing that the mayoral primary is nonpartisan.
- Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman have linked Pratt to Trump throughout the campaign, with Raman tweeting the "big MAGA person" line after Trump's remarks, prompting Pratt to respond with a dismissive meme.
- Trump asserted that elections on the West Coast are rigged and claimed he would have defeated Golden State-born Kamala Harris in 2024 if votes were counted accurately, shifting focus from the Los Angeles race.
- With the primary set for June 2, Pratt enters the race with earlier endorsements from U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Special Presidential Envoy Richard Grenell, bolstering his candidacy despite efforts to downplay partisan ties.
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Spencer Pratt Is Running Trump’s Playbook—and Trump Approves
Spencer Pratt, a candidate for Los Angeles Mayor, attends a meet-and-greet event in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood on May 16, 2026. —Etienne Laurent—Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Need a temp check on just how angry votes are right now? Look to California, where former reality show villain Spencer Pratt is actually within striking distance of winning a nomination for Mayor of Los Angeles. In his version of this very-online script, he’s the he…
NEW: Spencer Pratt Surges Among Female Voters, Challenges Incumbent Mayor Bass
The upcoming mayoral primary in Los Angeles on June 2, 2024, is shaping up to be a compelling contest. The entry of Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV personality turned independent candidate, has sparked significant interest, particularly among female voters. His rise seems to challenge the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass, creating a dynamic environment often seen in political races. Pratt’s momentum has been evident in recent social media discussi…
Why Democrats May Be Headed For Reality Check Round Two
Reality check for Democrats — literally. Spencer Pratt, the once-infamous “The Hills” villain turned viral political outsider, is suddenly within striking distance of becoming mayor of Los Angeles, and the new numbers are the kind that should make City Hall break into a cold sweat. New Cygnal polling released this week shows Pratt climbing to 25% support once voters hear more about the race, putting him tied with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, whos…
Four LA Mayoral Candidates Appear at Valley College Forum
Four of the five major Los Angeles mayoral candidates appeared Wednesday at a forum at Valley College in a bid to distinguish themselves ahead of the June 2 primary, — the same day President Donald Trump stopped short of endorsing but showed support for challenger Spencer Pratt. Early Wednesday, in response to a question, Trump said he’d like Pratt to do well. “He’s a character,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s Coun…
President Trump supports Pratt in his race for mayor in front of strong rivals; Pratt is a candidate who participates in the June 2 primaries
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