Spencer Pratt Says Death Threats Pushed Him to GOP
Pratt said death threats and security advice to 'get a gun' led him to register Republican and back concealed-carry; he vows LAPD at schools and criticizes Mayor Bass.
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Overview
On May 21, 2026, Spencer Pratt told CNN that death threats during his reality TV fame and advice from security to "get a gun" pushed him to register as a Republican.
Pratt said his home was destroyed in the Palisades fire and that perceived poor response from Mayor Karen Bass prompted him to run for Los Angeles mayor.
Pratt said only Republicans supported concealed-carry permits and that he and his wife obtained CCW permits, and his campaign has released AI-generated ads.
Mayor Karen Bass has pushed back on Pratt's criticisms and touted that homelessness has decreased by 17.5 percent under her leadership.
Pratt is set to face Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the June 2 mayoral primary.
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