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Harris Backs Bass as Pratt’s Viral Ad Reshapes Los Angeles Mayoral Race

A high-profile endorsement from Kamala Harris signals establishment support coalescing behind the incumbent.

Overview

  • Spencer Pratt’s 30-second video contrasts his burned Pacific Palisades property with the homes of Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, claims he is living in a trailer, and has drawn millions of views online.
  • Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Bass for re-election and praised her record on homelessness and public safety.
  • Bass said Pratt is exploiting the grief of Palisades fire victims for political gain.
  • Pratt rejected the criticism and alleged Bass altered a wildfire after-action report and helped deliver a Malibu home discount to Harris, claims not substantiated in the reporting provided.
  • Public signals are split, with a UCLA poll showing Bass leading and a Polymarket market recently tilting toward Pratt, as voters head to a June 2 top-two primary that will set up a November runoff if no one wins a majority.