CBS bows to pressure from Spencer Pratt over its 'comical' campaign coverage
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt criticized CBS News for airing a “comical 5-minute hit piece” after filming over an hour at his Pacific Palisades lot, accusing the network of selectively editing the interview and using clips from his MTV reality show “The Hills.”
- Pratt accused CBS of trying to undermine his campaign due to his strong debate performance and ideas, but the network later released the full 28-minute interview showcasing his vision for Los Angeles and his campaign’s social media resonance.
- In the initial CBS segment, Pratt compared himself to Barack Obama, highlighting his community advocate awards and arguing that lack of experience should not disqualify a candidate from leadership roles.
- CBS News has faced similar criticism before, including a $16 million settlement with former President Donald Trump over a “deceptively edited” interview involving former Vice President Kamala Harris, despite the network denying wrongdoing.
