Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star known for his role on The Hills, has conceded the Los Angeles mayoral 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: progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
Pratt did not contest the election results, despite Donald Trump's unfounded claims that the race was 'rigged'. Trump had endorsed Pratt and called California's elections 'crooked'. Pratt had previously stated he would leave Los Angeles if he did not win, but in Friday's video he said he was just starting his campaign, claiming to have damaging recordings of one of the advancing candidates that would make her 'resign in shame'.
Pratt launched his campaign in January on the anniversary of the Palisades fire, which destroyed his home. He centred his platform on wildfire concerns and the city's future, framing Los Angeles as facing an apocalyptic moment. As a registered Republican in a largely Democratic city that has not elected a Republican mayor in over 20 years, Pratt faced long odds despite Trump's endorsement.
In the video, Pratt said: 'I didn't get in this for political power, I got in this to expose this corrupt machine. Nothing's changed. You enjoy your worthless meetings at city hall. You think your election is going to stop me. If you want to stop me, you're going to have to fucking kill me.' Raman edged out Pratt on Monday to face Bass in November's general election.
