Los Angeles mayoral race heats up as Spencer Pratt runs for office after wildfire devastation
After the Los Angeles wildfires devastated his home, mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt posted a shocking Mother’s Day video that went viral. Samantha Ettus, an activist who also lost her home in the Palisades fires, explains why she is supporting Pratt against current Mayor Karen Bass. Ettus criticizes Bass’s management of the city’s growing homeless crisis and slow rebuilding efforts, with only 30 of 16,000 structures rebuilt.
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Magic Johnson parted ways with his former Los Angeles Lakers boss on Monday and endorsed Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
Bass posted a video of Johnson’s endorsement on his social media. Johnson’s endorsement of Bass came after Jeanie Buss appeared to endorse Spencer Pratt in the race.
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Magic Johnson attends the unveiling of a statue honoring former Los Angeles Lakers coach Pat Riley at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 22, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)
Johnson said his 30-year friendship with Bass and her actions on homelessness and reducing homicide rates were part of the reasons he endorsed her.
“He’s doing a tremendous job. Mayor Bass needs to have a second term and I’m excited to say that,” Johnson said. “Listen, you took on a tough job here and you’ve done a fabulous job and we all appreciate your efforts and what you’re doing and we look forward to helping you continue your mission and the things you have in store – your vision for the city.”
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Jeanie Buss, CEO and co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, holds up a new Lakers jersey during a 2021 event. (Allen J. Schaben/LA Times via Getty Images)
Johnson did not mention one of the sticking points that has allowed Pratt to gain support in the race: his handling of the 2025 wildfires that caused at least a dozen deaths and billions in damage.
Pratt has continued to harass Bass over his response to the wildfires.
Buss appeared to show his support for Pratt last month when she donated $1,800 to his mayoral campaign, according to FOX 11 in Los Angeles. It is the maximum donation allowed by law.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is facing off against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the race to lead the country’s second-largest city. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images and Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images)
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The former “Hills” star was also seen with Buss at a Lakers playoff game over the weekend.
