President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind reality television personality Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor
, publicly calling him “a big MAGA person” and expressing hopes that he’ll perform well in the June 2 primary election.
Trump made the comments Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One, when asked by Daily Wire correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan about seeing himself reflected in Pratt, a fellow former reality star.
What Trump Said
Trump expressed cautious optimism about Pratt’s chances, saying “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character.” Though Trump acknowledged he doesn’t know Pratt personally, he added, “I heard he’s a big MAGA person. He’s doing well” and assumed Pratt probably supports him.
The president also used the moment to criticize California’s election system, calling it “dishonest” and “rigged,” and describing the state as “one of the most dishonest states for voting.”
Who Is Spencer Pratt?
The 42-year-old reality television veteran, best known for his time on MTV’s *The Hills*, announced his mayoral run on January 7, 2026—coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Palisades wildfire that destroyed his family’s home.
Pratt’s campaign centers on cracking down on crime, removing homeless people from city streets, and investigating city mismanagement. He registered as a Republican in 2020, though he characterizes the mayoral race as nonpartisan.
The Political Implications
Trump’s endorsement is likely to complicate Pratt’s path in heavily Democratic Los Angeles. Opponents, including City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, had already warned voters about Trump’s impending endorsement before it materialized, giving them ammunition to paint Pratt as a Trump-backed Republican candidate.
Pratt’s campaign has gained traction through viral videos criticizing city leadership’s response to wildfires, drug problems, and homelessness—issues that became urgent following the January 2025 Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.The Race Ahead
The nonpartisan primary takes place June 2, 2026. If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a fall runoff. Pratt faces incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, and has already secured support from notable real estate donors despite being a political newcomer.
