Chelsea Handler Blasts Spencer Pratt's June 2 LA Mayoral Bid, Comparing Him to Trump
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Updated · OK! · May 15
Chelsea Handler Blasts Spencer Pratt's June 2 LA Mayoral Bid, Comparing Him to Trump
5 articles · Updated · OK! · May 15
Handler, 51, used an Instagram video on May 15 to argue Pratt should not be a serious Los Angeles mayoral candidate, calling out his lack of government experience and likening the former reality star to Donald Trump.
The post quickly gained traction, drawing more than 150,000 likes in five hours and support from celebrities including Busy Philipps, while Valerie Bertinelli and Hilaria Baldwin also engaged with it.
Pushback followed from California governor candidate Elaine Culotti and other social media users, who said Los Angeles needs an alternative to established Democratic leadership rather than another career politician.
Pratt, 42, announced his candidacy on January 7 after losing his home in the 2025 California wildfires, saying frustration with the disaster response helped drive his run.
The June 2 election will send the top two candidates to a November 3 runoff if no one wins a majority; Pratt has already drawn endorsements from Brody Jenner, Nick Viall and Richard Grenell.
What does Spencer Pratt's poll performance reveal about voter dissatisfaction with established city leadership?
Can a reality star's media savvy and debate performance seriously challenge an experienced incumbent mayor?
Are communication skills now more valued by voters than a candidate's traditional government experience?