Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, launched his bid for Los Angeles mayor on Wednesday, marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades fire that ravaged his home. The 41-year-old's announcement came at a rally where he criticized the city and state leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Karen Bass, and department head Janisse Quiñones.
In his impassioned speech, Pratt lambasted what he described as a "fundamentally broken" system that prioritizes those in power over the vulnerable. He blamed decades of poor vegetation management by the state and deficiencies within the fire department for the tragedy. The former reality TV star also took aim at Bass, calling her his "worst nightmare".
Pratt's campaign is still in its infancy, with a sparse website featuring links to social media accounts and donation buttons. However, he has secured an endorsement from Ric Grenell, a Republican diplomat who recently ran for governor of California.
The new challenger joins a crowded field of candidates, including Bass, former LA school district superintendent Austin Beutner, community organizer Rae Huang, and potentially Rick Caruso, the businessman who lost to Bass in 2022. Despite this, Pratt appears undeterred, with his Instagram bio now dedicated to promoting his campaign.
As the June primary approaches, Pratt's bid for mayor will likely face scrutiny from voters and fellow candidates alike. Nevertheless, he seems determined to shake up the status quo, saying "transparency is what we need" in Los Angeles.
In his impassioned speech, Pratt lambasted what he described as a "fundamentally broken" system that prioritizes those in power over the vulnerable. He blamed decades of poor vegetation management by the state and deficiencies within the fire department for the tragedy. The former reality TV star also took aim at Bass, calling her his "worst nightmare".
Pratt's campaign is still in its infancy, with a sparse website featuring links to social media accounts and donation buttons. However, he has secured an endorsement from Ric Grenell, a Republican diplomat who recently ran for governor of California.
The new challenger joins a crowded field of candidates, including Bass, former LA school district superintendent Austin Beutner, community organizer Rae Huang, and potentially Rick Caruso, the businessman who lost to Bass in 2022. Despite this, Pratt appears undeterred, with his Instagram bio now dedicated to promoting his campaign.
As the June primary approaches, Pratt's bid for mayor will likely face scrutiny from voters and fellow candidates alike. Nevertheless, he seems determined to shake up the status quo, saying "transparency is what we need" in Los Angeles.
I mean, I know he's got a big personality, but this seems like a wild goose chase to me. He's been pretty vocal about his criticism of the city and state leaders, which might actually be kinda refreshing? But, I don't know, his whole vibe just feels like he's more worried about being famous than fixing real problems 
I'm not sure what his plan is for LA or how he'd tackle some of those major issues he's complaining about. Guess we'll see if this train wreck of a campaign actually gets him anywhere 
Anyway, I think it's interesting that he's talking about transparency and accountability, especially after the Palisades fire. But at the same time, isn't he kinda taking aim at the people who are already in power? Like, isn't that a bit of a slippery slope? 
I guess we'll have to see how his campaign plays out and whether he can win over voters with his message. It's definitely not your typical politician, that's for sure! 
At least his campaign is getting some attention, with that Ric Grenell endorsement 
. But honestly, does LA really need another polarizing figure in office? 
. And what's up with the criticism of Bass? Can't they just disagree without being so mean? 
. On a serious note though, Pratt's got some valid points about infrastructure and transparency, but does he really have the smarts to run an entire city? 
. His criticism of the system prioritizing power over people is valid, and transparency is definitely something that LA could use more of. The fact that Ric Grenell is endorsing him shows there's some support for his message, but it'll be interesting to see how the other candidates respond to this new challenger 
. One thing's for sure, the June primary is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than I thought it would be 
And what's with all these conspiracy theories about Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass? It feels like he's just stirring up drama for the sake of it. 
also, i love how he's not afraid to call out the powers that be and take a stand for what he believes in 
can't wait to see how his campaign unfolds! 
Austin Beutner is no joke, and Rae Huang has been doing community work for years... this guy's got some 'splainin' to do! 
. I'm gonna keep an eye on this one, but for now, I'm skeptical... 