Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt dismissed the relevance of a potential endorsement from President Donald Trump, emphasizing that his campaign focuses on local issues. He criticized incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, accusing her of illegal electioneering and highlighting her handling of the Palisades wildfire. The June 2 primary will determine whether any candidate wins outright or the top two advance to a runoff in November.
- ▪Pratt said he does not need anyone’s endorsement, stating only “mothers” are getting him elected.
- ▪President Trump described Pratt as a “big MAGA person” and expressed a desire to see him do well.
- ▪Pratt accused Mayor Karen Bass of violating local election laws and filed a complaint with the city clerk.
- ▪The mayoral primary on June 2 will decide the winner or send the top two candidates to a November runoff.
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Campaign Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid Comments: by Finya Swai - 05/30/26 3:03 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Finya Swai - 05/30/26 3:03 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has brushed aside a possible endorsement from President Trump, saying national politics has no place in local elections. “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” the former reality star told NBC News on Thursday. “My race is a local race. I don’t care what’s going on in the national politics, in other states.
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