Spencer Pratt gains traction after Los Angeles mayoral debate

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

The 42-year-old reality TV figure faced Mayor Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman on Wednesday, focusing on homelessness, wildfire recovery and public safety.
His campaign has also been boosted by viral ads, support from Joe Rogan and a donation from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, as strategists said voters were beginning to take him seriously.
Pratt launched his bid in January after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 California fires, casting himself as an outsider against leaders he blames for failed wildfire response.

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