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Pratt's “Saving LA” Video Warns Corruption, Draws Kimmel Critique

6/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

After the June 2 mayoral primary, Spencer Pratt posted a video titled “Saving LA — Phase III” warning of a corrupt government, after placing third with 216,783 votes (25.52 %).
In the video Pratt claimed to have recordings that could force a candidate to resign and warned services would deteriorate under the remaining contenders.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Pratt with a U-Haul joke, prompting Dean Cain to defend him and Meghan McCain to criticize Kimmel’s comments.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 acquittal of four LAPD officers in the Rodney King beating ignited riots that killed 63 people, injured 2,383 and caused roughly $1 billion in damage. In the election that followed, incumbent mayor Tom Bradley stepped down, and the 1993 nonpartisan mayoral race produced Richard Riordan, the city’s first Republican mayor in 36 years.

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Story summary

After the June 2 mayoral primary, Spencer Pratt posted a video titled “Saving LA — Phase III” warning of a corrupt government, after placing third with 216,783 votes (25.52 %).
In the video Pratt claimed to have recordings that could force a candidate to resign and warned services would deteriorate under the remaining contenders.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Pratt with a U-Haul joke, prompting Dean Cain to defend him and Meghan McCain to criticize Kimmel’s comments.

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