President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing whether to endorse Spencer Pratt, the former reality television star now mounting an outsider bid for mayor of Los Angeles.
Pratt, 42, is a registered Republican running as a nonpartisan candidate against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the city’s 2026 election and has taken the election by storm. His campaign has drawn unexpected attention after he lost his home in the 2025 Palisades wildfire, an experience he has used to sharpen his criticism of city leadership on homelessness, public safety, fire prevention, and government spending.
Best known for his role on “The Hills,” Pratt has leaned into the kind of viral, media-driven campaign style that helped make him a national celebrity. His AI-generated campaign ads have drawn millions of views online, and his debate performances have fueled a surge of support on social media. Recent polling still shows him trailing Bass, but the gap has narrowed, with some surveys placing him in the low-to-mid 20s as the June 2 primary approaches. His campaign is based on the idea that “LA is worth saving.”
Spencer Pratt’s LA mayor ads are incredible. pic.twitter.com/uEge9Q9yyH
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 5, 2026
Pratt has cast himself as a political outsider challenging Los Angeles’ Democratic establishment. He has also pledged to work with the Trump administration on issues including immigration enforcement, a position that has helped him gain attention among conservative voters and commentators.
A Trump endorsement could give Pratt’s campaign another jolt by energizing Republicans, independents, and disaffected voters in the officially nonpartisan race. But it could also carry risks in a city where Democrats dominate the electorate. Trump has not made a final decision, according to reports. As Democrats have tried to tie him to Trump, Pratt had a pretty clear answer:
https://t.co/c7uJGXz16X pic.twitter.com/Z1DtL8lvya
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) May 17, 2026
He doesn’t care what liberals say.
Pratt has also posted notable fundraising numbers, at times outraising Bass during recent reporting periods and drawing support from high-profile backers. He has continued to target the mayor’s handling of recent crises, arguing that Los Angeles needs a more aggressive break from the status quo.
The primary is scheduled for June 2, with mail ballots already going out to voters. While several candidates are running, the race has increasingly centered on Bass and Pratt, whose celebrity profile and anti-establishment message have turned what once looked like a conventional reelection campaign into a more unpredictable contest.
