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Spencer Pratt's 9/11 Conspiracy Past Sparks Election Controversy

5/29/2026

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Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate, faced scrutiny when his 2009 9/11 conspiracy remarks resurfaced, having told Alex Jones the attacks were a 100 percent inside job, and now regrets them while blaming government negligence.
He cites the January 2025 Palisades wildfire as proof of failure and accuses Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom of negligence.
Observers say his surge is driven by support, but critics warn his inexperience and messaging could undermine governance.

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Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate, faced scrutiny when his 2009 9/11 conspiracy remarks resurfaced, having told Alex Jones the attacks were a 100 percent inside job, and now regrets them while blaming government negligence.
He cites the January 2025 Palisades wildfire as proof of failure and accuses Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom of negligence.
Observers say his surge is driven by support, but critics warn his inexperience and messaging could undermine governance.