Drew Carey expressed criticism of Spencer Pratt's candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles in a social media post. Carey urged voters to reconsider their support for Pratt ahead of the June primaries, stating, "Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Pratt for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their a--." He described Pratt as a "serial scammer" and suggested that voters should support a more competent candidate.
Pratt, who launched his campaign in January, aims to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, citing dissatisfaction with the handling of the 2025 Palisades wildfire, which resulted in the loss of his home. He has been vocal about advocating for LA residents and has filed a lawsuit against the city and the Department of Water and Power, claiming negligence in managing water supplies during the wildfire.
In a recent post, Pratt encouraged residents to "think bigger for LA," emphasizing the need for change and improvement in the city. He has faced criticism for his Republican affiliation and received comments from former President Donald Trump, who expressed uncertainty about Pratt's chances in California's elections. Despite being a registered Republican, Pratt has stated that he does not align himself with any political party, focusing instead on his identity as a concerned citizen of Los Angeles. The mayoral election is nonpartisan, and if no candidate receives over 50% of the votes in the June 2 primary, the top two candidates will advance to a runoff in November.