Thursday , January 8 2026

Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor Explained: From Trolling Gavin Newsom to Frontline Politics

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles at a rally marking the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire, which destroyed his $2.5 million home. Pratt criticized Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the fires, prompting his decision to run for office. Pratt’s mayoral campaign has been dismissed as a publicity stunt by Bass’ campaign, citing his upcoming book release.