Full Breakdown
Spencer Pratt’s Bid for Los Angeles Mayor Sparks Celebrity Clash
5/31/2026, 4:50:02 AM
Pratt’s Mayoral Campaign and Platform
Former “The Hills” personality Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor on the one-year anniversary of the 2025 California wildfires that destroyed his Pacific Palisades home. Pratt frames himself as an “independent community advocate” who will “focus on the truth” and address the city’s drug-addiction crisis by expanding mandatory treatment and medical care for fentanyl and meth users. He positions himself as an outsider who will confront what he describes as “stealing tax money” and “selling drugs to addicts.”
Reality-TV Roots and Recent Fire
Pratt rose to fame in the early 2000s on the reality series *The Hills*. After the 2025 wildfires razed his home, he began a public campaign that includes unconventional ads and appearances on talk shows such as *Fox & Friends*. The fire’s anniversary served as the symbolic launch date for his political effort.
Key Players
- Spencer Pratt – mayoral candidate, former reality-TV star.
- Hannah Einbinder – comedian and *Hacks* star, critic of Pratt’s run.
- Donald Trump – former president, publicly endorsed Pratt.
- Karen Bass – incumbent Democratic mayor, leading in polls.
- Nithya Raman – progressive challenger, also leading in polls.
- Lisa Rinna – actress who opposed Pratt’s candidacy.
- Meghan McCain – commentator who predicted Pratt’s victory.
- Jimmy Kimmel – late-night host who mocked Pratt’s bid.
Poll Numbers and Election Timeline
- May 20, 2026 – Donald Trump publicly backs Pratt.
- May 27, 2026 – Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue critiques Pratt.
- May 28, 2026 – Pratt appears on *Fox & Friends* to outline his platform.
- May 29, 2026 – Einbinder delivers criticism at the Critics Choice event.
- June 2, 2026 – Primary election to determine the top two mayoral candidates.
A Los Angeles Times poll released on May 24 shows Mayor Karen Bass at 26 % support, Nithya Raman at 25 %, and Pratt at 22 %.
Official Campaign Statements
Pratt’s campaign asserts that Los Angeles “is fundamentally broken” and that his “look-around” approach will prioritize “basic” solutions over partisan politics. He claims his platform will redirect tax dollars from what he calls “drug-addict handouts” toward treatment programs. Trump’s endorsement was framed as a character endorsement, stating he “would like to see him do well” and “assumes he probably supports me.”
Celebrity Criticism and Opposition
Hannah Einbinder argued that Pratt benefits from “wealth” and “elite minority” status, labeling his candidacy a “masquerade” of Democratic values. Lisa Rinna dismissed the notion of a reality star as mayor, invoking Trump as a cautionary example. Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Pratt’s past spending of $10 million on luxury items and his current sale of “healing crystals,” questioning his fiscal credibility. Meghan McCain publicly predicted a “huge upset” in Pratt’s favor.
Conflicting Claims and Unverified Assertions
Pratt alleged that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass “was in Cuba learning how to make bombs” and “praise Fidel Castro,” a claim not corroborated by any other source. The statement remains unverified and is presented as a campaign assertion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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 lead them to vote for people like Spencer Pratt — who is endorsed by Donald Trump,” — Hannah Einbinder, comedian
- “The reason why I’m resonating across the country, and even outside of the country, is because all I focus on is the truth,” — Spencer Pratt, mayoral candidate
- “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character,” — Donald Trump, former president
- “He’s angry about the same problems a lot of people here are angry about. Does he have solutions to those problems? No. But at least he’s acknowledging that they are problems.” — Jimmy Kimmel, comedian
- “Spencer Pratt, right now, his job is selling healing crystals on a website called prattdaddy.com. That alone should be disqualifying.” — Jimmy Kimmel
Upcoming Primary and Potential Outcomes
The June 2 primary will narrow the field to two contenders, likely leaving incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman or, if Pratt exceeds expectations, a runoff that could pit the reality-star against a traditional politician. Voter turnout and the impact of celebrity endorsements remain key variables as the race progresses.
