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Magic Johnson Endorses Bass, Voter Eligibility Questioned; Buss Donates

5/13/2026

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Magic Johnson endorsed Mayor Karen Bass, praising her work on homelessness and homicide reduction.
Karen Bass posted Magic Johnson’s endorsement video on X and thanked his 30-year friendship.
Critics noted Magic Johnson’s Beverly Hills residence cannot vote.
Jeanie Buss donated $1,800—the legal maximum—to Spencer Pratt’s campaign.
Jeanie Buss was later seen with Magic Johnson at a Lakers playoff game.

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Story summary

Magic Johnson endorsed Mayor Karen Bass, praising her work on homelessness and homicide reduction.
Karen Bass posted Magic Johnson’s endorsement video on X and thanked his 30-year friendship.
Critics noted Magic Johnson’s Beverly Hills residence cannot vote.
Jeanie Buss donated $1,800—the legal maximum—to Spencer Pratt’s campaign.
Jeanie Buss was later seen with Magic Johnson at a Lakers playoff game.