UMVA has learned that Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, spent part of Election Day at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, a beloved culinary institution in the city.
As voters headed to the polls in Tuesday's primary election, Pratt indulged in the restaurant's famous fried chicken and waffles, praising the food and making a subtle jab at his opponent, incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass.
Pratt, who first rose to fame on MTV's reality show "The Hills," has been running an unconventional campaign as a registered Republican, but filed as an independent in the city's open primary election.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Pratt contrasted his visit with a recent stop by Mayor Bass at another Roscoe's location, implying that she only had a photo op and didn't actually enjoy the food.
"Oh, it was incredible," Pratt said of his meal. "We went to the actual Roscoe's in LA City. I saw Mayor Bass enjoyed a different Roscoe's. Still good. I don't think she ate anything. I think she just had a soda and a photo op, but I wanted to actually go experience the LA City Roscoe's."
Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles has been a Los Angeles staple since 1975, attracting a diverse crowd of locals, celebrities, athletes, and politicians with its signature dish and rich cultural history.
Pratt's mayoral bid has focused on key issues such as public safety, homelessness, wildfire preparedness, and government accountability, which he emphasized during a rally outside Roscoe's.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Pratt vowed to clean up the city and make its streets safe again, saying, "What am I doing on day one? We're gonna start making the streets safe again. It's gonna take the first couple weeks — I gotta warn everybody — the law's back in LA."
Despite initial skepticism about his chances, Pratt has gained attention through his social media presence, catchy campaign ads, and name recognition, positioning himself as an outsider who can shake up the city's leadership.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Pratt's Election Day appearance at Roscoe's reflected a campaign that has deeply ingrained itself in Los Angeles culture, seeking to connect with voters frustrated by the city's challenges.
