Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star known for his role on The Hills, has conceded the Los Angeles mayor's race but vowed to continue his campaign to 'save' the city. In a video posted on social media on Friday, Pratt said the campaign portion of his mission was ending but declared 'war' against the two candidates advancing to the general election.
Pratt did not contest the election results, despite unfounded claims of fraud by Donald Trump, who had endorsed him. The former president had called California's elections 'crooked', but Pratt acknowledged the outcome. On Monday, progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman edged out Pratt to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November.
In the video, Pratt claimed to have damaging information about one of the advancing candidates. 'We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame,' he said, adding that he had been saving it for the general election. He also stated he was moving on to a 'more interesting phase', free from campaign laws.
Pratt launched his mayoral bid in January on the anniversary of the Palisades fire, which destroyed his home. He centred his campaign on wildfire concerns and the city's future, framing Los Angeles as facing an apocalyptic moment. As a registered Republican in a heavily Democratic city, he faced long odds despite Trump's endorsement.
In a May interview, Pratt had said he would leave Los Angeles if he did not win. However, in Friday's video, he declared: 'I didn't get in this for political power, I got in this to expose this corrupt machine. Nothing's changed.' He added: 'You think your election is going to stop me. If you want to stop me, you're going to have to fucking kill me.'
