Spencer Pratt might still have a significant role in California’s political landscape despite his recent defeat in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for governor, expressed openness to the idea of Pratt joining his campaign efforts as he gears up for November’s general election. Hilton made these remarks during an appearance on Fox News Tuesday.
In response to host Laura Ingraham’s question about whether he would have Pratt tour the state and campaign for him, Hilton replied enthusiastically: “Absolutely. He made such an extraordinary impact.”
Hilton further noted, “I’d welcome that. He embodies the kind of vigor and enthusiasm we need.”
The California Post has reached out to both Pratt’s and Hilton’s campaign teams for their comments on this potential collaboration.
Looking ahead, Hilton is set to compete against Democratic nominee Xavier Becerra, who secured the top spot in the primary race. Becerra has already garnered backing from influential figures in state politics, including endorsements from Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Hilton has the support of former President Donald Trump.
“It’s an absolute travesty that Los Angeles, as a city, won’t have the same choice that the whole state will have,” Hilton said, referring to the Republican-versus-Democrat matchup for governor, as opposed to the dual-Democrat matchup in the LA mayoral race.
“[Pratt] laid out incredible plans. Of course, everyone talks about his amazing campaign ads, and that’s true, but they forget that he had incredibly strong substantive policies, especially on homelessness, which I said at the time, that’s exactly what we need, not just in LA, but statewide,” he continued.
Pratt’s campaign generated national buzz after he announced his run for office after losing his home in the devastating Palisades Fire. Many, including Trump, offered words of support for Pratt.
There was outrage among some on the political right over his loss, fueling accusations of voter fraud and election rigging. There has been no evidence to support such claims.
Pratt has not directly addressed his loss or made any statements since the race was called. The November runoff will now pit incumbent Mayor Karen Bass against Democratic Socialists of America-lined Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
Pratt has largely remained silent after his loss, except for two posts on X.
In one, he clapped back at Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host shared a video of Pratt’s burned-down home while joking that he should rent a U-Haul to move out of the city. Kimmel was referencing Pratt’s earlier campaign comments in which he said he would leave Los Angeles if he lost the election.
The other was a cryptic message: an image of a lone duck floating on calm water at sunset as outrage over the election result erupted around him. No words accompanied the post.
