Spencer Pratt Defends Viral Los Angeles Mayoral Bid on Gutfeld!; Calls Campaign a 'Look Around' Effort
Days ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Spencer Pratt told viewers on the Gutfeld! show that his campaign is more than an online sensation, urging voters to "look around" and see the city's problems for themselves. Pratt criticized media questions about his political role, accused local leaders of failing residents and said his supporters are those living amid homelessness and public-safety issues.
By Mike LaChance
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Spencer Pratt used a national television appearance on the Gutfeld! show this week to press his case that his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles is a serious, grassroots movement rather than a viral internet stunt. The appearance came days before the Los Angeles mayoral primary and produced multiple clips that have circulated widely on social media.
On air, Pratt pushed back forcefully against what he described as skepticism that his campaign exists only on the internet. He dismissed that characterization and sought to reframe his growing support as coming from residents affected daily by visible street homelessness and public-health hazards. "The people I'm surging with are the people having to step over the naked drug addicts and step into human poop to get their $20 matcha," Pratt said in one segment.
Pratt also criticized the media's focus on which established politicians he admires. Asked repeatedly about political role models, he said he does not look up to current officeholders and accused local leadership of neglect. "I hate these people," he said, and added that politicians had failed him personally: "These people let my house and my mom's house burn down." He singled out the incumbent, referring to her as "Bass," and accused her of dishonesty: "She's actually a terrible liar, she's just incredible at how much she does it."
Another theme of Pratt's television interview was the presentation of his bid as what he called a "look around" campaign. He urged voters to observe the condition of the city for themselves rather than relying solely on political rhetoric. "Look around and see with your own eyes what I'm saying," Pratt said, adding, "And that's why I'm going to win."
The segments were shared on social platforms in short clips, drawing attention to Pratt's blunt rhetoric and confrontational tone. The Gateway Pundit, which covered the appearance, noted that the interview was broadcast on Gutfeld! and suggested the show could give Pratt exposure that other late-night programs might not. The outlet also offered commentary that Pratt's choice of program was a strategic move in terms of audience reach.
Pratt's comments touch on several of the issues that have been central to the Los Angeles mayoral campaign—public safety, homelessness and city administration—but his candidacy has been notable for its unorthodox origins and high media profile. With the primary approaching, his television appearance is one of several attempts to translate viral attention into broader voter support.
The interview did not include detailed policy proposals beyond Pratt's general critique of city leadership and his call for voters to assess conditions firsthand. It did, however, amplify his message that residents living amid visible disorder are the core of his constituency. As the campaign enters the final stretch before the primary, Pratt's remarks on Gutfeld! will likely continue to circulate among voters and commentators weighing the dynamics of the race.
Video clips of the appearance were distributed online by the show's accounts and other users, where they attracted comments and further sharing. The broader effect of Pratt's media strategy on vote totals will become clearer only after ballots are cast in the upcoming primary.
