Overview
- Pratt posted a photo of the Oval Office meeting on Tuesday showing him with President Trump, a young boy who appears to be his son, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
- Hours before the photo, Pratt announced the creation of The WAR Foundation, which he says will use media, research and government partnerships to push his agenda.
- President Trump had publicly encouraged support for Pratt during the mayoral race and later questioned the primary result, remarks that frame the post‑campaign meeting.
- News outlets have asked the White House and Pratt's representatives for details about the visit and have not received a substantive explanation of its purpose.
- Pratt finished third in the June primary after a campaign focused on wildfire recovery, homelessness and public safety, and his new national profile could influence conservative organizing and media attention ahead of the Nov. 3 Los Angeles runoff.