Full Breakdown
Jimmy Kimmel Offers U-Haul to Defeated Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt
6/11/2026, 8:27:42 AM
Background & Timeline
Spencer Pratt, a reality-TV personality whose Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the 2025 wildfires, announced a mayoral bid in January 2026, securing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump and promising to leave Los Angeles if incumbent Karen Bass or councilmember Nithya Raman won. The June 2 primary counted 97 % of ballots, placing Bass first (34.32 %), Raman second (28.55 %), and Pratt third (25.83 %). Kimmel’s monologue aired June 9, and Meghan McCain posted criticism June 10.
Kimmel’s U-Haul Mockery
During his June 9 monologue, Kimmel reminded viewers of Pratt’s pledge and announced that the show’s staff had rented a U-Haul, decorating it with Pratt’s face and the words “Just Defeated.” He joked the truck could hold Pratt’s “beds, tables, chairs, all your crystals” and offered to deliver it to the Bel-Air Hotel.
Official Statements & Responses
Kimmel framed the U-Haul as a tongue-in-cheek fulfillment of Pratt’s own promise. Pratt replied on X, posting video of his fire-damaged home and writing that he “doesn’t need a U-Haul… I have nothing left to pack.” Councilmember Raman, after securing a runoff spot, thanked volunteers and supporters in a statement to Us Weekly, expressing gratitude for the campaign’s momentum.
Criticism & Opposition
Former “View” panelist Meghan McCain condemned Kimmel’s segment, calling him “a mean, heartless b*****d” and declaring that “the day he is off air will be a better day for the country.”
Why It Matters / Impact
The incident shows how late-night comedy can shape public perception of political races, especially when candidates come from reality TV. Kimmel’s stunt amplified awareness of Pratt’s campaign and his relocation pledge while prompting debate over the ethics of mocking a candidate’s personal loss.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No comment from Mayor Bass or Los Angeles officials has been recorded about the U-Haul gag. Pratt’s only public response is his brief X post, leaving his actual moving plans uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Spencer Pratt was in second place early on, but now with 97% of the votes counted, has dropped to third behind L.A. City Council member Nithya Raman and incumbent mayor Karen Bass,” — Jimmy Kimmel, monologue
- “Jimmy Kimmel I guess you missed the part of the story I don’t need a U-Haul… I have nothing left to pack.” — Spencer Pratt, X post
- “Jimmy Kimmel is a mean, heartless b*****d and no amount of on air crying will convince me or anyone else otherwise,” — Meghan McCain, X post
- “I’m incredibly honored that voters have given us the opportunity to advance to the general election for Mayor of Los Angeles,” — Nithya Raman, Us interview
What’s Next
Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman will contest the November runoff, while Pratt’s relocation plans remain unclear.
