Republican L.A. Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is not going away without a fight.
Pratt is again claiming that he has audio recordings that could have major political consequences for either Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass or her Democratic challenger, City Councilmember Nithya Raman.
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Pratt is continuing his public feud with city leaders following his loss in the mayoral primary.
In a video posted to social media Friday, the former reality television personality said he is no longer bound by the constraints of a political campaign and vowed to release a recording that he claims captures either Bass or Raman “doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame.”
Pratt did not provide evidence to support the allegation or identify which official was allegedly captured in the recording.
His remarks nevertheless sparked speculation online as observers debated the potential target and the nature of the material he says he intends to release.
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“I was saving it for the general election. Go ahead and pick your demon, certify your choice, and then you get to see it,” he added.
“So Karen and Nithya, ask yourself – is it possible that one of your employees may have a recording of you doing and saying something that would force you to resign in disgrace?” he continued.
Pratt, who ran as a right-leaning independent, emerged as a surprisingly competitive candidate during the race but ultimately fell short in the June 2 mayoral primary.
Under Los Angeles’ election system, the two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, quickly secured her place in the runoff after receiving 34.3% of the vote.
The battle for the second spot remained unresolved for several days as ballots continued to be counted before Raman, a socialist-leaning Democrat, ultimately pulled ahead, leaving many critics to cry foul.
Final results showed Raman capturing 29% of the vote, compared with Pratt’s 25.5%, ending the independent candidate’s bid to advance to the general election while cementing a runoff between two Democratic candidates.
Saving LA – Phase III pic.twitter.com/9n9wv1tonZ
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) June 12, 2026
In the video, Pratt said that now his campaign was over, he didn’t have to worry about “offending CNN viewers,” adding: “I don’t have campaign laws hamstringing me now. It’s war.”
He noted further that he wanted the Democratic candidates to “be awake at night, sweating, worried about 5 a.m. when the FBI blazers bust in the door, breaking open your office, because I assure you, they’re coming.”
Pratt’s campaign helped transform the Los Angeles mayoral race from a relatively routine local election into one of the year’s most closely watched political contests, Newsweek reported.
He entered the race after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the devastating 2025 wildfires, positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge what he characterized as an entrenched and ineffective City Hall establishment.
Relying heavily on social media, podcasts, and viral videos, Pratt built an unconventional campaign that attracted national attention and ultimately earned an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
His message focused on issues that have frustrated many Los Angeles residents, including homelessness, crime, public safety, and the city’s recovery from the wildfire disaster, said the outlet.
Throughout the race, Pratt argued that local leaders had failed to address worsening quality-of-life concerns and had become disconnected from the daily challenges facing ordinary residents.
Much of his criticism was directed at Mayor Karen Bass, whom he blamed for the city’s response to the wildfires as well as broader problems involving homelessness, public disorder, and government accountability.
“Enough is enough,” his campaign slogan became a rallying cry for his growing legions of supporters as the race headed into election day.
On election night, Raman was in tears at a rally, conceding what appeared to be a resounding loss, which added to the suspicion of late-arriving ballots.
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