Hannah Einbinder Challenges Spencer Pratt’s Bid for Los Angeles Mayor

After the “Hacks” finale, actress Hannah Einbinder spoke at the Critics Choice Association’s LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television event in Los Angeles. She warned that wealth dominates the city’s politics, that money drives voters to support candidates like Spencer Pratt, who is endorsed by Donald Trump. Einbinder framed the mayoral race as a test of whether financial influence can outweigh progressive values, urging voters to resist that. Einbinder, who has also been outspoken on issues such as Palestinian rights and artificial-intelligence policy, highlighted the broader significance of local races, including the L.A. city council contest.

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Spencer Pratt, known from MTV’s “The Hills,” entered the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. After losing his home in recent L.A. wildfires, Pratt secured endorsements from right-leaning politicians, most notably former President Donald Trump, and attracted celebrity support, positioning himself as a high-profile outsider.

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The central figures are actress Hannah Einbinder, mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, and former President Donald Trump, whose endorsement signals national partisan interest.

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Einbinder warns that wealth-driven voting could reshape city governance. A Pratt victory might shift policy toward a conservative agenda, contrasting with Bass’s progressive platform, and highlight the growing influence of celebrity candidates and external money in municipal elections.

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Einbinder clarified that she would not support Pratt, emphasizing that while she loves him, she does not want to repeat a reality-star candidacy. Her remarks blend personal affection with a rejection of Pratt’s bid. Pratt’s campaign, while not issuing a direct response, emphasizes celebrity and right-leaning support to attract voters dissatisfied with the status quo.

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Einbinder’s critique reflects a Hollywood segment that views reality-star candidacies as emblematic of money-centric politics. Her stance aligns with broader industry concerns about wealth and partisan endorsements shaping local elections. Pratt’s supporters counter that his outsider status offers fresh perspectives on housing, homelessness, and public-safety challenges.

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• “There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people who masquerade as Democrats or people on the left, but really, money is their key issue and that’s what leads them to vote for people like Spencer Pratt — who is endorsed by Donald Trump,” — Hannah Einbinder, Actress

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• “Not a reality star, though. I love him [Pratt], but we’ve already done that. We’re not going to do that again.” — Hannah Einbinder, Actress

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The mayoral race will continue as the campaign season moves forward, with candidates seeking to mobilize supporters ahead of the election.

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