Trump Says He Supports Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor, Calls Him “A Big MAGA Person”
Donald Trump has expressed support for Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, referring to him as a 'big MAGA person.' While Trump’s comments may not constitute a formal endorsement, they could be leveraged by Pratt's opponents in the heavily Democratic city. Pratt, who is registered as a Republican, has attempted to distance himself from Trump during his campaign against incumbent Karen Bass.
- ▪Donald Trump commented on Spencer Pratt's mayoral run, saying he hopes Pratt does well.
- ▪Pratt is registered as a Republican but has sought to downplay his party affiliation.
- ▪Trump's remarks may be used by Pratt's opponents to link him to the former president.
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- ▪ President Trump breaks silence on Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor — California Post
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Spencer Pratt MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Potentially bad news for Spencer Pratt: The president just expressed support for Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral run. Donald Trump was asked Wednesday by reporters if he sees himself in Pratt, as they were both former reality TV stars who entered politics. “I’d like to see him do well, he’s a character,” Trump replied (video below). “I assume he probably supports me.
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