President Trump commented on Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement at Joint Base Andrews. Trump said he would like Pratt to do well and described him as a big MAGA person, while not issuing a formal endorsement. Pratt is a registered Republican and former reality TV star running in a heavily Democratic city where Republicans are under 15% of registered voters. Polling shows Pratt running in second or third place behind Mayor Karen Bass, with Councilmember Nithya Raman also competing for a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff. Pratt said he is focused on making moms feel safe in Los Angeles and noted the primary is nonpartisan, with candidates not running as Republicans or Democrats.
"President Trump signaled support for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt Wednesday, wading into the local election less than two weeks before the primary. The president was at Joint Base Andrews for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement when he responded to a reporter's question about Pratt's run for mayor. "I'd like to see him do well. He's a character," Trump said. "I heard he's a big MAGA person. He's doing well.""
"Pratt, a registered Republican and former reality TV star, is running in a heavily Democratic city where Republicans make up less than 15% of the registered voting base. He has been polling strongly in second and third place in most major polls. Mayor Karen Bass has led the polls while Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman are also vying for a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff. Voters go to the polls in the city's primary June 2."
"Though he is a Republican, Pratt hasn't identified as "MAGA" and has repeatedly pointed out that the mayoral primary is nonpartisan, with candidates running neither as Republicans or Democrats. Even so, Pratt has garnered support from prominent Republicans. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said he was glad Pratt got in the race when Pratt first announced"
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