Key Background
Pratt centered his campaign around his anger toward Bass after losing his home in last year’s Palisades Fire, and it was bolstered by viral AI campaign videos and the support of many in Trump’s MAGA base. In one popular real ad, Pratt is pictured visiting the neighborhoods where Raman and Bass live, unaffected by the wildfires, then standing in front of a trailer on the burned out lot of his former home. He’s also campaigned on curbing the city’s homelessness problem, which exploded in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pratt, former villain on MTV’s “The Hills” who is married to his costar Heidi Montag, with whom he shares two children, was initially seen as an unserious political candidate. But his viral ads and what was widely viewed as a breakout performance in the mayoral debate last month helped cement his position as a real contender in the race. His rise has been compared to Trump’s, a reality star who captured populists at a time when the country was disaffected by career politicians. Trump stopped short of endorsing Pratt, telling reporters last week, “I’d like to see him do well,” while calling him a “character” and a “big MAGA person.”
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What Did Raman Say After Making The Runoffs?
In a statement is issued on X after the latest vote count update on Monday night, Raman said: “I’m incredibly honored that voters have given us the opportunity to advance to the general election for Mayor of Los Angeles…Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues.”
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Further Reading
Musk Joins Trump In Boosting Unsubstantiated Claims About LA Mayor Election As Pratt Drops To Third (Forbes)
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