Commentary: Spencer Pratt goes viral as an AI superhero for L.A. Will it translate into votes?
Key takeaways
- But it’s a campaign video in support of mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt that has taken trolling the opposition to new heights, or perhaps lows.
- Pratt is the latest in a long line of former reality TV personalities who’ve run for political office on conservative platforms despite having little to no experience in the field.
- Spencer Pratt lost everything in the 2025 wildfires.
Reality TV star-turned-mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) By Lorraine Ali News and Culture Critic Follow May 6, 2026 1:50 PM PT 1 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Political attack ads abound ahead of the June 2 statewide direct primary election, with competing candidates finding new, creative ways to rip each other apart over their records on immigration, corruption or cashing in on the fossil fuel industry. Here’s looking at tonight’s mayoral debate.
But it’s a campaign video in support of mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt that has taken trolling the opposition to new heights, or perhaps lows.