The Pratt Political Project

"Pratt, who starred in the MTV reality show The Hills, is front and center again in LA, comfortably playing the role of an outsider political candidate ready to take on an establishment Democratic machine that has failed to address public safety concerns in one of America's great cities. Can the MAGA-adjacent Pratt, who has pitched beefing up the city's police force and addressing water concerns after the Palisades Fire, actually win a race in a city that is among the most liberal in the country? Probably not. But for Pratt, the LA mayoral race is likely less about winning and more about excelling in an environment that can act as a proving ground."

"An Angeleno by birth, the 42-year-old Pratt decided to run for mayor after the Palisades fire in January of 2025 destroyed his home and thousands of others. Pratt formally launched his campaign at a rally titled “They Let Us Burn” on the one-year anniversary of the fire, which killed 12 people. He promised to “expose the system” that had failed to adequately respond to the disaster. Utilizing his massive social media brand, the former TV star had already ignited considerable buzz across social media in the lead up to last week's primetime debate between himself, Mayor Karen Bass, and LA city councilmember Nithya Raman."

"But it was Pratt's performance on Wednesday night that prompted many leading pundits, especially on the MAGA right, to tout his future and crown him a rising political star. Throughout the evening, Pratt remained cool and collected, easily navigating the key issues of the night: homelessness, public safety, and the highly destructive fire that kick-started his political aspirations. “I will never drain the reservoirs that we need for wildfire protection,” Pratt promise"

Spencer Pratt, known for MTV’s The Hills, is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an outsider candidate against the Democratic establishment. His campaign centers on public safety, homelessness, and wildfire preparedness, including water and reservoir protection after the Palisades Fire. Pratt’s home was destroyed in the January 2025 fire, which killed 12 people, and he launched his campaign at a rally titled “They Let Us Burn” on the one-year anniversary. He has used his large social media presence to build attention leading into a primetime debate with Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. His debate performance was praised by MAGA-aligned commentators for staying composed and addressing key issues.

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