UMVA has learned that President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate, during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews.
Trump described Pratt as a "character" and mentioned that he assumes Pratt supports him, adding that he's heard Pratt is a "Big MAGA person." The President's comments came as Pratt continues to gain traction in his bid to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.
When asked about potential similarities between himself and Pratt, Trump seemed uncertain, saying he doesn't really know him. However, he did express skepticism about Pratt's chances of winning in California, citing concerns about the state's voting system being "rigged."
Trump claimed that California's voting system, which includes mail-in ballots, is prone to abuse and favors Democrats. He went on to say that even if a highly popular figure like Jesus Christ were to count the votes, he believes he would have won California due to his strong support among Hispanic voters.
The President's comments on California's voting system were scathing, with Trump stating that it's "one of the most dishonest states" and that the elections are "very dishonest." He attributed this to the large number of mail-in ballots and what he perceives as disproportionate voting patterns among Democrats.
Pratt's decision to run for mayor was largely influenced by his experience during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades home. He and his wife, Heidi Montag, lost their home in the disaster, which also destroyed thousands of other homes across the area.
Pratt has been critical of Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, accusing her of "mismanaging" the aftermath of the wildfires. He recalled that while his life was being torn apart by the fires, Bass was attending to other matters abroad, specifically in Ghana.
As Pratt campaigns for mayor, he has taken a hardline stance on issues like homelessness and drug addiction. He advocates for stricter enforcement, mandatory treatment, and expanded incarceration for repeat offenders and those involved in street crime.
Despite trailing behind incumbent Mayor Bass in most polls, a recent Emerson College poll showed Pratt surging to 22% support, closing the gap with Bass, who polled at 30%. The candidates are heading into a June 2 primary, which could see a winner declared if one candidate secures over 50% of the votes.
If no candidate reaches the 50% threshold, the top two candidates will advance to a general election in November. Pratt's campaign has generated buzz with provocative AI-generated videos and his unapologetic stance on key issues.
