Trump Backs Spencer Pratt In LA Mayor Shakeup

Added: 2026-05-22

[00:00:00]A reality TV star is now taking aim at Los Angeles City Hall, and President Trump is cheering him on. I'm Ed Ryan reporting for the Daily Botway. Now, check this out. Mr. Pratt, do you see yourself in him at all? A former reality TV star?

[00:00:13]>> Well, I'd like to see him do well. He's a character. I don't know. I don't know him. I assume he probably supports me.

[00:00:18]Does he support me? I think so. I think so. Yeah, I heard he does. I heard he's a big MAGA person.

[00:00:25]He's doing well. I don't know if you know if you have a rigged vote out there. That's the problem. The votes are rigged.

[00:00:30]You have a really rigged vote in California. You have all the mail-in ballots and everything. That's very hard to win because the elections are very dishonest.

[00:00:40]If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California because I do great with Hispanics.

[00:00:48]Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, President Trump praised former The Hills star Spencer Pratt as an outsider willing to challenge what many critics called decades of failed Democratic leadership in Los Angeles. He's a character, Trump said, adding that he hopes Pratt does well in the race. Pratt launched his campaign after losing his Pacific Palisades home in last year's devastating wildfires, blaming city leadership for incompetence, rising crime, homelessness, and economic decline. His campaign has focused heavily on public safety, government accountability, and restoring basic city services. The long shot bid is already drawing national attention as frustration grows over homelessness, taxes, and quality of life issues across California. For many voters, the race is becoming less about celebrity and more about whether Los Angeles is finally ready to reject the political status quo. Like and subscribe, and let us know in the comments what you think about Trump's remarks on Spencer Pratt.

[00:01:43]Reporting for the Daily Botway, I'm Ed Ryan.