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Spencer Pratt Is the Same as He Ever Was

Spencer Pratt Is the Same as He Ever Was

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Coverage diverges in tone and focus. Rolling Stone critiques Pratt's candidacy by framing him as a continuation of his past persona, suggesting a lack of growth or seriousness in his political aspirations. In contrast, Real Clear Politics…
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Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, recently lost his home in the Palisades fire and is now positioning himself as a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles. He has gained attention for his outspoken criticism of the city's handling of the fire and homelessness issues. Pratt's unexpected rise in political discourse reflects broader trends in Los Angeles and American politics in the 2020s.

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Canonical URLhttps://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/spencer-pratt-the-hills-los-angeles-mayoral-race-1235567677/
Publication timeSun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
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.commentary-cls-1{fill:#fff} Spencer Pratt Is the Same as He Ever Was The reality TV villain lost his house in the Palisades fire. Now he says he can fix the troubled city. History suggests otherwise By Stephen Rodrick Stephen Rodrick Contact Stephen Rodrick by Email The Road Trip Is the Best Place to Come Face-to-Face With Yourself Free Speech for Me But Not for Thee at CBS’ Cozy Correspondents’ Dinner They Want to Drop a Bomb in My Father’s Name View all posts by Stephen Rodrick May 24, 2026 I t is the morning of January 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades and the Santa Ana winds are blowing hot from the north. A man wakes up and begins his morning routine. He slaps on a t-shirt with his wife’s face on it and starts the espresso machine. The nanny heads out with the kids.

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