Overview
- President Trump publicly signaled support for Spencer Pratt on Wednesday, May 20, saying he “would like to see him do well” and calling him “a big MAGA person.”
- Pratt has surged in recent polls and is polling in the low‑20s in some surveys, putting him in contention for one of the two spots that would advance to a November runoff in the city’s top‑two primary.
- Pratt publicly downplayed the president’s comments and said he only needs local voters’ backing.
- Rivals and Democratic allies immediately amplified Trump’s remarks to cast Pratt as tied to MAGA and to question his claim of running as a nonpartisan candidate.
- Reporting this week has also raised fresh scrutiny of Pratt’s residency narrative, the campaign’s circulation of AI‑generated videos, and merchandise that legal experts say may violate Dodgers and Lakers trademarks, all of which could shape voter perceptions before the June 2 vote.