Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star from The Hills and current Los Angeles mayoral candidate, appeared as a guest on Gutfeld! on Fox News Channel on Thursday
In the interview, Pratt discussed his insurgent campaign for LA mayor ahead of the June primary. He positioned himself as a frustrated outsider and "look around" candidate, emphasizing visible failures in the city like homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and poor wildfire response—issues he experienced personally after his Pacific Palisades home burned in the 2025 fires.
Key Points from the Appearance:
- Criticism of Incumbent Leadership: Pratt sharply criticized Mayor Karen Bass and other Democrats for incompetence, corruption, and mismanagement (e.g., budget cuts to the fire department and being absent during crises). He highlighted how his own losses made him a victim of "failed" policies rather than just a critic.
- Campaign Platform: He advocated for practical measures like daily street cleaning, mandatory treatment for drug addicts (not just empty beds), better wildfire prep, auditing corruption, and using tax money more effectively instead of enabling "naked drug addict zombies" on the streets.
- Celebrity Endorsements: When asked about rumored Hollywood support (e.g., names like Leonardo DiCaprio or Jamie Foxx), Pratt said he doesn't want celebrity endorsements. He prefers backing from "moms and animal lovers" in LA, and he actually welcomes attacks from celebrities as a sign he's doing well.
- Tone and Style: Pratt was candid, humorous, and unfiltered, aligning with the show's satirical style. He contrasted real-world observations with opponents' "lies" and tied into broader discussions (e.g., comparing political denial to the Jill Biden interview segment).
The segment portrayed Pratt as a surging contender (polling close to Bass in some surveys, with strong fundraising) fueled by voter frustration. Gutfeld and the panel highlighted his viral social media savvy and "outside the box" thinking as reasons for his rise.
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Overall, the appearance was a strong, entertaining boost for Pratt's non-traditional campaign, playing well to a conservative audience by framing him as a common-sense alternative to entrenched LA leadership. Clips and discussions from the show circulated widely on social media.