Joe Rogan Throws Support Behind Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Ambitions
In a significant development for the Los Angeles mayoral race, controversial podcast host Joe Rogan has publicly endorsed reality television star Spencer Pratt's independent campaign. The endorsement came during a recent episode of Rogan's immensely popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience, where Pratt detailed his political platform and motivations for running.
A Surprise Endorsement from a High-Profile Figure
During the interview, Rogan, who famously endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, left no doubt about his support for Pratt's candidacy. "Listen, man, I'm voting for you," Rogan told the former The Hills star. The 58-year-old podcaster, who relocated from Los Angeles to Texas in 2020, quickly clarified his statement, noting, "[Well] I can't vote for you, but I'm rooting for you. I mean, if I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you."
This endorsement represents a notable boost for Pratt's campaign, bringing national attention to his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who is seeking reelection this November. Pratt, a 42-year-old born-and-raised Los Angelino, announced his candidacy in January, positioning himself as an independent despite being a registered Republican.
Pratt's Campaign Focus and Personal Motivations
Pratt's campaign has centered on several key issues affecting Los Angeles, most prominently the city's homelessness crisis and what he describes as an "underfunded and understaffed" fire department. His political awakening stems from personal tragedy—the devastating 2025 LA wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, including his own residence and his parents' property.
"Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I'm done waiting for someone to take real action. That's why I am running for mayor," Pratt declared during his campaign launch at a "They Let Us Burn" rally in Palisades Village this past January. He has been openly critical of Mayor Bass's response to the wildfires, blaming current leadership for inadequate disaster management.
Celebrating the Endorsement and Looking Forward
Following the episode's release on Wednesday, Pratt took to Facebook to celebrate the interview, posting a picture of himself with Rogan in the studio. "An honor being on with the GOAT, @joerogan," he wrote. "My goal is to make LA so awesome, we can win him back from Texas."
Pratt, who rose to fame in the early 2000s on MTV's reality show The Hills alongside his wife Heidi Montag, has framed his campaign as a mission rather than a traditional political endeavor. "And let me be clear, this just isn't a campaign, this is a mission, and we are going to expose the system," he proclaimed. "We are going into every dark corner of LA politics and disinfecting this city with our light. And when we are done, LA is going to be camera-ready again."
Running as an Independent with Common Sense Solutions
During an appearance on The View following his campaign announcement, Pratt explained his decision to run as an independent, asserting that "this is not a partisan race." Acknowledging his unconventional background, he insisted, "But when they burn your house down, and you start looking at the people that I paid my taxes to, and they fail at such a level, we need to be honest and have the truth and transparency."
Pratt emphasized that his approach is grounded in practical solutions rather than political ideology. "And if you keep lying on these things, nothing's going to change. So everything I believe in is common sense. I'm not running on anything that my neighbors don't agree with—and when I say neighbors, I mean all of Los Angeles," he concluded, positioning himself as a candidate focused on tangible results rather than partisan politics.
