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Spencer Pratt Mocks Trump Endorsement Rumor Amid LA Mayoral Race

5/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spencer Pratt posted a video mocking a rumor that President Donald Trump might endorse him in Los Angeles mayoral race.
Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are the leading contenders in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
Both Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt’s campaign have attracted contributions, with Raman receiving donations from Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling and Adam Scott and Pratt’s campaign drawing from Haim Saban and Jenny McCarthy.

History

Historical Context

In the 2008 presidential race, candidates collectively raised $1.64 billion, with Barack Obama alone pulling $778 million, illustrating how large-scale fundraising reshaped U.S. politics. That surge coincided with the first widespread use of the Internet for donations, a model later echoed in Los Angeles mayoral contests where celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Beyoncé have contributed sizable sums.

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Story summary

Spencer Pratt posted a video mocking a rumor that President Donald Trump might endorse him in Los Angeles mayoral race.
Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are the leading contenders in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
Both Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt’s campaign have attracted contributions, with Raman receiving donations from Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling and Adam Scott and Pratt’s campaign drawing from Haim Saban and Jenny McCarthy.

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