Scooter Braun has joined the growing list of celebrities backing Spencer Pratt's controversial Los Angeles mayoral campaign, as scrutiny surrounding girlfriend Sydney Sweeney's rumored MAGA ties continues to swirl.
Pratt's Unlikely Political Rise
Former reality star Pratt, 42, has emerged as an unlikely political disruptor, taking aim at incumbent Karen Bass ahead of the chaotic primary race. The Hills alum has caused a stir by claiming Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx are among his celebrity supporters, while stars including Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Rinna have publicly blasted his campaign.
Braun's Endorsement
Now, the former manager of Justin Bieber, 44, has weighed in on the political showdown during a candid appearance on the Second Thought podcast, and it appears he is Team Pratt. 'I never tell people who I vote for. I'm a moderate, so I kind of vote both ways,' Braun began. 'And what I really do appreciate about what Spencer is doing is he is bringing a lot of things to light that no one has brought to light, and I think he's speaking for a lot of people who are very frustrated and want common sense and want people to speak plainly and address certain things.' He added, 'It's very interesting to watch. I think it's very possible he can win.'
Braun's comments also thrust renewed attention onto the ongoing controversy surrounding the political beliefs of girlfriend Sweeney, who has repeatedly faced backlash over alleged conservative leanings. The Euphoria actress became a political lightning rod after reports resurfaced that she was a registered Republican, with President Donald Trump later publicly praising the star.
Sweeney's Political Scrutiny
Left-wing critics also erupted over her American Eagle denim campaign featuring the tagline: 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes,' with some online commentators accusing the ad of promoting eugenics-coded messaging and far-right ideals. Fans had already been dissecting perceived clues about her political leanings since 2022, including references to her 'conservative' relatives and viral photos from her mother's 'Make Sixty Great Again' themed birthday party. The backlash ultimately led some critics to label the actress a 'MAGA Barbie,' despite Sweeney repeatedly insisting she is 'not a political person.'
The attention surrounding Sweeney's political rumors comes as her romance with Braun continues to heat up behind the scenes. The couple reportedly began dating in September 2025 after first crossing paths at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Venice wedding. Braun shares three children with ex-wife Yael Cohen, while Sweeney was previously engaged to businessman Jonathan Davino before the pair quietly split in March 2025.
The actress has long guarded details of her personal life, previously opening up about her desire to keep relationships out of the spotlight. 'I was in a relationship for a very long time, for seven and a half years, and I never talked about it. I was very private,' she told Cosmopolitan earlier this year. 'No one would ever see us. I think it's important to have some things for myself.'
Braun on Taylor Swift Feud
Elsewhere in the wide-ranging Second Thought podcast interview, Braun also made a startling confession about Taylor Swift as he revisited their long-running fallout over her masters. One year earlier, in May 2025, Swift revealed she had successfully bought back her masters after Braun's company acquired the rights through private equity firm Shamrock Capital in 2020. Reflecting on the backlash, Braun admitted he went from being 'loved and appreciated for over a decade to literally a villain the next night.'
The music mogul also insisted the public narrative surrounding their alleged feud had been wildly exaggerated. 'I don't know Taylor Swift. I think I've met her in my life three times. I have never had a substantial conversation with her in my life,' Braun claimed. The businessman recalled once attending a party hosted by Swift where the pair exchanged mutual respect, adding: 'I will never truly understand that situation. To this day, I wish her nothing but the best.'
However, Braun said the controversy ultimately taught him 'a tremendous amount.' The record executive continued: 'But I think there's this big misconception that, like, we knew each other and we had this feud and I managed her for years. And people are usually shocked to find out that I legitimately don't know her and didn't have many interactions with her and never really knew her.' Braun further claimed he had spoken to the Bad Blood hitmaker only 'once,' and said the conversation lasted just a few minutes. 'And then the three years prior to us buying Big Machine, she and I had no contact. I think it was two years.' He added that he still feels 'confused that this is part of my life,' but said he has since moved on from the saga in a more positive way.
