Trump is supporting Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor’s race. It may be a poison pill
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and LA mayoral candidate, has received an endorsement from Donald Trump, which may complicate his campaign in the predominantly Democratic city. While Pratt is currently polling second behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Trump's support could alienate voters due to the former president's unpopularity in Los Angeles. Pratt aims to focus on local issues and distance himself from national politics, despite the challenges posed by his association with Trump.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is polling second in the LA mayoral race behind incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
- ▪Donald Trump's endorsement of Pratt may hinder his campaign in the deep-blue city.
- ▪Pratt has emphasized local issues while trying to appeal to a diverse electorate.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Doom Him in L.A. Mayor’s Race — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump Finds a Way to Slow Down Spencer Pratt In L.A. — The Hollywood Reporter
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LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt at an event in Sherman Oaks on Saturday. Photograph: Etienne Laurent/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt at an event in Sherman Oaks on Saturday. Photograph: Etienne Laurent/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesLos AngelesDemocrats seize on Trump support for Spencer Pratt in LA mayor’s racePresident says reality star a ‘big Maga person’ but backing may prove more hindrance than help in deep-blue bastionDani AnguianoThu 21 May 2026 15.06 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 15.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump’s endorsement is typically a boon for candidates seeking elected office – a show of support, or disapproval, from the president has proved significant in races across the US…
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