Spencer Pratt reveals real reason he joined Republican party
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt revealed that receiving death threats during his TV fame led him to register as a Republican for support on concealed carry rights.
- Pratt and his wife purchased firearms and obtained concealed carry permits, citing Republican backing as a key factor in his political alignment, though he is running for mayor as an independent.
- Pratt emphasized following legal procedures and firearms training before obtaining his permit and described Los Angeles as dangerous for those who are disliked.
- In the same interview, Pratt compared himself to Barack Obama when asked about his political alignment.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, also interviewed, attributed her inability to end street homelessness to bureaucratic barriers, deflecting from previous campaign promises.