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Spencer Pratt's LA Mayor chances as he denies reality show reports Headline from Newsweek
Newest development May 20, 2026 · 4 reports Trump Finds a Way to Slow Down Spencer Pratt in L.A.
Polling shows Spencer Pratt, a former star of "The Hills," emerging as the main challenger to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
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May 15, 2026
Spencer Pratt's LA Mayor chances as he denies reality show reports
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Trump Finds a Way to Slow Down Spencer Pratt in L.A.
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New York Post
How Spencer Pratt climbed from reality TV villain to LA mayoral candidate challenging Karen Bass ↗ (opens New York Post) Published May 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description The Los Angeles native and longtime entrepreneur is far more complex than the "former reality star" label press has imparted on him in 2026.
Deadline
Spencer Pratt's Reality TV Bid For L.A. Mayor; 'Sheen' Producer Behind Show ↗ (opens Deadline) Published May 14, 2026
Deadline's feed description To no one's surprise, Spencer Pratt's bid to be LA's next mayor is being turned into a reality show.
Newsweek
Spencer Pratt's LA Mayor chances as he denies reality show reports ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published May 14, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Polling shows Spencer Pratt, a former star of "The Hills," emerging as the main challenger to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
New York Post
Trump could shake up LA mayor race with bombshell Spencer Pratt endorsement ↗ (opens New York Post) Published May 16, 2026
New York Post's feed description Buzz surrounding a possible Trump endorsement of Pratt has exploded inside conservative circles as the former reality star’s campaign starts gaining serious attention.
The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Finds a Way to Slow Down Spencer Pratt in L.A. ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published May 19, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description On Wednesday, President Donald Trump endorsed fellow reality TV veteran Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral bid.
Townhall
Trump Comes Out in Support of Spencer Pratt and Reveals the One Thing That Will Stop Him From Winning ↗ (opens Townhall) Published May 19, 2026
Townhall's feed description Trump supports Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral race, citing rigged voting as a barrier to victory.
Fox News
Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections ↗ (opens Fox News) Published May 19, 2026
Fox News's feed description Donald Trump signaled support for Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign but claims California's voting system is rigged, questioning whether Pratt can win.
Deadline
Trump Backs Spencer Pratt For L.A. Mayor In "Rigged" Election ↗ (opens Deadline) Published May 19, 2026
Deadline's feed description Donald Trump looks to be supporting Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor in what POTUS calls a "rigged" race.
