Pratt says he’s ‘cool with’ rival California-based gangs Crips and Bloods
Spencer Pratt, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, expressed his willingness to engage with rival gangs Crips and Bloods as part of his campaign strategy. He aims to connect with communities that typically support Democratic candidates while criticizing incumbent Karen Bass's handling of wildfire emergencies. Pratt's unconventional campaign has gained traction, with recent polls showing him only eight points behind Bass.
- ▪Spencer Pratt plans to meet with members of the Crips and Bloods as part of his mayoral campaign.
- ▪He aims to connect with communities that have traditionally supported Democratic candidates.
- ▪Pratt has filed an election complaint against Karen Bass, accusing her of violating city election laws.
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Reality television personality and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said he is “cool with Crips and Bloods” and plans to meet with members of rival street gangs as he ramps up his outside campaign seeking to oust Karen Bass in next week’s city primary election. In an interview published Wednesday with Vanity Fair, Pratt described his efforts to expand his support beyond wealthy Westside communities while hosting a campaign event turned block party in South Central Los Angeles on the front lawn of an apartment building he said sits in the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips territory.
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