Trump Endorses Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor and has drawn attention due to his past Republican affiliation and perceived ties to Donald Trump.
- President Trump expressed support for Pratt during a recent interview, calling him "a character" and mentioning Pratt as a "big MAGA person," which could complicate Pratt's efforts to appeal to a largely Democratic electorate.
- Pratt has tried to downplay his Republican ties and distance himself from Trump, but his opponents, including incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman, are emphasizing his connection to Trump to sway voters.
- Raman quickly highlighted Trump's comments on social media to rally opposition against Pratt, while Pratt responded by focusing on his grassroots support from "moms and animal lovers" rather than political endorsements.
- The Trump remarks, though not a formal endorsement, are likely to be leveraged by Pratt's rivals as a campaign issue in the heavily Democratic city.