Published by TrenBuzz.com | May 31, 2026
Key Points at a Glance – Karen Bass Compares Spencer Pratt to Trump
- LA Mayor Karen Bass compared Spencer Pratt to President Trump during a Saturday Instagram livestream, calling Pratt a “failed reality TV star who wants to be famous.”
- Bass, Pratt, and Nithya Raman are in a statistical three-way tie heading into Tuesday’s June 2 primary.
- A UC Berkeley-LA Times poll has Bass at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%, all within the margin of error.
- A separate internal poll shows Bass leading Pratt by just 2.3 points, within the margin of error.
- Bass’s unfavorability rating stands at 51.2%, compared to just 25.7% for Pratt.
- Trump said of Pratt “I’d like to see him do well” but Pratt rebuffed the connection, saying “I’m running for a local position.”
Three candidates. Two runoff spots. One Tuesday. Los Angeles has never had a mayoral race quite like this.
“You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous,” Bass said during a Saturday Instagram livestream while speaking with two actresses. She then appeared to reference President Donald Trump. “We know what it means if you put somebody who is a reality TV star in a seat of power.”
The Polls Say Anything Is Possible
A UC Berkeley-LA Times poll of likely voters has the three top candidates almost within the margin of error. Bass sits at 26%, Raman at 25%, and Pratt at 22%. Ten percent of voters are still undecided.
Another internal poll shows Bass leading Pratt by just 2.3 points, within the margin of error. Among undecided voters, Bass has a negative net favorability of 30%, while Pratt’s is just 12.9%, showing he has more room to grow.
Pratt Pushes Back on the Trump Link
When pressed on a potential Trump endorsement, Pratt told NBC Nightly News: “This right here, what you’re doing, you having this conversation is what’s destroyed local elections.” Trump had said of Pratt: “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character. I heard he’s a big MAGA person.”
The Wildfire Legacy Still Hangs Over the Race
Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, has repeatedly attacked Bass’ leadership, framing the disaster as a failure of preparedness and response. Bass has defended her record and, following the 2025 Palisades Fire, removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, a decision she said was in the interests of public safety.
Tuesday could send LA into a Bass vs. Pratt general election showdown or a Bass vs. Raman progressive battle. Either outcome would be historic. And right now, the math says anyone could make the runoff.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational and news reporting purposes only. All quotes and polling data are sourced from Fox News, NBC News, ABC7, and Townhall as of May 30, 2026. Primary election results were not available as of publication. TrenBuzz.com does not endorse any political candidate or party. Readers are encouraged to follow official election authority sources for certified results.