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Spencer Pratt Claims Scandalous Tape, Misses LA Mayoral Runoff

6/14/2026

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Center

Spencer Pratt Threatens

Spencer Pratt asserted he holds a secret recording that could force a leading mayoral candidate to resign.
The June 2, 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary results showed Spencer Pratt placed third and will not appear on the November runoff ballot.
Pratt said his Palisades home was destroyed in the January 2025 wildfire, prompting developers to leave.
Los Angeles tax revenue could fall as departing developers and business owners reduce the fiscal base.

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Spencer Pratt Threatens

Spencer Pratt announced a new “Phase III” anti-corruption drive in a fiery Instagram video that called the upcoming election a “war.”
A recording held by Spencer Pratt could force a remaining Los Angeles mayoral candidate to resign.
He warned that “corrupt communist” winner would trigger restaurant closures, potholes, and fewer police patrols.
Fox News sought comments from Bass and Raman after it hit 20,000 likes in 45 min.

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Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized Pratt’s third-place primary finish and his exclusion from the November runoff ballot, whereas Right coverage focused on his video and recording claim.
Center coverage also highlighted that his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the 2025 wildfire and that departing developers could reduce city tax revenue, topics not foregrounded in Right coverage.

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Spencer Pratt Threatens

Spencer Pratt asserted he holds a secret recording that could force a leading mayoral candidate to resign.
The June 2, 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary results showed Spencer Pratt placed third and will not appear on the November runoff ballot.
Pratt said his Palisades home was destroyed in the January 2025 wildfire, prompting developers to leave.
Los Angeles tax revenue could fall as departing developers and business owners reduce the fiscal base.

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