Spencer Pratt is escalating tensions in the Los Angeles mayoral race after suggesting he possesses audio recordings that could affect one of the remaining candidates.
The former reality television personality and recent mayoral contender made the claim in a social media video following his elimination from the June 2 primary.
In the video, Pratt said he intends to release the material after the election is certified, framing it as part of what he described as an ongoing effort to expose corruption in Los Angeles politics.
Pratt’s comments came after City Councilmember Nithya Raman advanced to the November runoff alongside incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, ending his campaign for office.
Rather than stepping back from public commentary, Pratt indicated he views his post-campaign role as a continuation of his political activity outside formal election rules, saying he is no longer constrained by campaign regulations and can speak more freely about city leadership.
In the video, Pratt claimed he has obtained recordings involving one of the two mayoral finalists.
He did not identify which candidate he was referring to and did not provide details or evidence regarding the alleged material.
Instead, he said the recordings could have serious consequences if released and indicated they would be made public after the election process concludes. The claims remain unverified, and no recordings have been released, Newsweek noted.
Pratt also criticized Los Angeles leadership more broadly, arguing the city is controlled by entrenched political interests and describing local government as fundamentally dysfunctional.
He said his campaign was not solely focused on winning office but on exposing what he views as systemic problems within City Hall and city governance.
He suggested that those issues would continue to be a focus of his public commentary even after leaving the race.
His campaign throughout the primary cycle drew attention for its unconventional style and heavy reliance on social media.
Pratt entered the race following the loss of his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires and positioned himself as a political outsider challenging what he characterized as a failing local establishment.
His platform emphasized homelessness, public safety, and city services, and he frequently used online video messaging to reach supporters and critics alike.
Pratt’s candidacy gained national attention online and included an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Despite the attention, he ultimately finished third in the primary, trailing both Bass and Raman as they advanced to the November runoff.
As the race moves toward the general election, neither the Bass nor the Raman campaigns have publicly addressed Pratt’s specific allegations regarding alleged recordings.
Pratt has continued posting on social media since his defeat, signaling he intends to remain engaged in commentary on Los Angeles politics despite no longer being an active candidate.
In his recent remarks, he suggested that his focus has shifted from electoral politics to broader public criticism of city leadership and governance decisions.
Whether Pratt ultimately releases the recordings remains to be seen, but his claims have intensified calls for greater transparency from public officials as voters prepare to choose Los Angeles’ next mayor.
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