Spencer Pratt Says He Has Audio That Will Make Bass, Raman Resign: ‘It’s War’
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- Spencer Pratt claims to possess audio recordings that could force Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass or City Councilmember Nithya Raman to resign, intensifying his conflict with local political leaders after losing the mayoral primary.
- Pratt, a former reality TV star and independent candidate, lost the June 2 primary, with Bass and Raman advancing to the runoff; he has since vowed to release damaging evidence against one of them.
- He accused city leaders of corruption and failure, particularly criticizing Bass for the city's wildfire response and homelessness issues, and warned of impending investigations involving the FBI.
- Pratt's campaign gained national attention through social media and an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, focusing on public safety and dissatisfaction with the city's leadership.
- Despite his defeat, Pratt insists he will continue his political efforts to expose what he calls a corrupt system, warning that Los Angeles faces worsening problems under current leadership.