Spencer Pratt issued a fiery response to questions about his political allegiance ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary.
“Everybody's trying to call me tribal. There's no R next to my name, there's no D next to my name,” Pratt, 42, emphasized with an X on Saturday, May 23. “I'm not part of a political party, because I hate politicians. I'm just Spencer, the husband Heidi [Montag]Ryker and Gunner's dad, and I'm angry for an Angeleno who loves my city and is fed up with what corrupt politicians have done to him.”
Pratt is registered as a Republican as of 2020 but is technically running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent public advocate.
Earlier this month, Pratt was interviewed by CNN Alex Michaelson why has he aligned himself with the GOP in recent years.
“When I was a hated star, I got a lot of death threats. I had a lot of security and the police and they told me what to do? Get a gun,” he replied. “LA was dangerous so I got a gun. My wife needed a gun.”
Pratt explained that he needed a Concealed Carry Weapon license to own a gun and that “only people were supportive [those licenses] it was the Republicans. “
“That's what I was dealing with. My safety, the personal safety of my family,” he stressed. “I know people don't like guns but when people threaten your life and your safety it tells you that you need to be protected at home. … When you feel fear and it's true, you want to protect your family.”
Spencer Pratt in June 2019.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesHis two main opponents in the mayoral election – LA Mayor Karen Bass and the Women's Council Nithya Raman – have repeatedly described Pratt as a “MAGA Republican” in campaign attack ads.
President Donald Trump also counted Pratt among his supporters during a press conference at the White House.
“I'd like to see him do well. He's a character,” Trump, 79, told reporters on May 20. “I think he might support me.”
The president added, “I heard you're a big MAGA guy. You're doing great.”
Spencer Pratt has hit back at a new attack ad on his Los Angeles mayoral campaign. On Wednesday, April 29, the former Hills star released a campaign ad shot outside the homes of two of his opponents in the upcoming mayoral election: incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman. […]
Pratt has received public support from many celebrities, including Meghan McCain, Erika Kirk, Kristin Cavallari again Jax Tayloramong others. He has faced criticism for his lack of political experience, with I The price is right the host Drew Carey he recently suggested that Pratt is unfit for office.
“Anyone who voted for, or allowed Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to pull their head out of their ass,” Carey, 68, wrote on Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand the anger/dissatisfaction, but at least I got behind a competent person and not another serial cheater without a soul or moral compass.”
The game host added, “F*** this guy already.”
Per NewsweekA campaigner, Pratt is trailing Bass, 72, in recent polls leading up to the mayoral primary.
The primary election will be held in Los Angeles on June 2. If no single candidate receives a majority of votes, the top two – regardless of political party – will go to a run-off on 3 November.
