Spencer Pratt, best known from "The Hills," has jumped to 22% in the latest Los Angeles mayoral poll, positioning himself as the anti‑establishment voice on fire safety and public order. he blames Mayor Karen Bass for what he calls mismanagement of the 2025 Palisades Fires, which scorched 37 square miles and destroyed thousands of homes, including his own.

Pratt at 22% in latest poll as Bass leads with 26%

The new poll shows Bass ahead at 26%, city councilmember Nithya Raman close behind at 25%, and Pratt at 22%, according to the source.. The numbers illustrate a volatile race, with both Bass and Raman gaining eight points since March. pratt’s rise reflects a growing appetite for an outsider who attacks the incumbent on concrete failures .

Bass accused of being in Ghana during the Palisades Fires

During a Fox Updates interview, Pratt claimed Mayor Bass was abroad in Ghana when the fires ignited, suggesting a leadership vacuum at a critical moment.. He also alleged that Bass cut $17 million from the fire department’s budget, a figure the fire chief had requested for safety upgrades. "She defunded the fire department by $17 million," Pratt said, linking the cuts to the blaze’s rapid spread.

Mothers cite fentanyl needles and "naked drug‑addict zombies" as daily hazards

Pratt told host Greg Gutfeld that his strongest supporters are mothers worried about raising children amid “naked drug addicts” and discarded fentanyl needles. He painted a vivid picture of Angelenos stepping over “human poop” to buy a $20 matcha, arguing that safety concerns are driving voter discontent. This rhetoric resonates with residents who feel the city’s homelessness and public‑safety policies have failed.

Defunding claim and reservoir drain: What evidence exists?

The source reports Pratt’s assertion that Bass’s administration drained reservoirs earmarked for wildfire protection, but no independent audit has been cited. Likewise, the $17 million budget cut remains unverified beyond Pratt’s statements. These specific allegations have become rallying points for his campaign, yet they also open him to scrutiny over factual accuracy.

Who will back Pratt if he shuns ceelbrity endorsements?

Pratt insists he wants only “moms and animal lovers” as backers , rejecting high‑profile celebrity support. This populist stance aims to differentiate him from other candidates who lean on entertainment industry clout. However, the source notes that some unnamed high‑profile figures have expressed private support, hinting at a possible disconnect between his public messaging and behind‑the‑scenes alliances.

Did Bass really defund the fire department?

Two specific unanswered points remain: whether Mayor Bass was indeed in Ghana during the fire outbreak, and whether the $17 million budget reduction actually occurred. the source does not provide independent verification, leaving voters to weigh Pratt’s claims against official city financial records.