Spencer Pratt Claims to Have Damaging Recordings of LA Politicians

Spencer Pratt has stirred controversy by asserting he possesses audio recordings that could lead to either Mayor Karen Bass or City Councilmember Nithya Raman resigning. His announcement has intensified his ongoing conflict with Los Angeles political figures, following his loss in the city’s mayoral primary.

In a video he shared on social media, the former reality TV star stated he is no longer restricted by campaign rules. He vowed to release audio of either Bass or Raman “doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame.” Pratt did not provide specifics about the recordings or any proof to back his claims. “I was saving it for the general election. Go ahead and pick your demon, certify your choice, and then you get to see it,” Pratt added.

“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?” Pratt asked, addressing Bass and Raman.

Newsweek reached out to the offices of Raman and Bass for comments but received no response, as inquiries were made outside working hours.

Pratt Declares ‘War’ on Political Rivals

Pratt, an independent candidate, emerged unexpectedly during the campaign. However, he did not advance in the June 2 mayoral primary. Karen Bass, the incumbent Democrat, secured her place in the runoff early with 34.3% of the vote. The second spot remained uncertain for days until it shifted in favor of Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who obtained 29% to Pratt’s 25.5%.

Pratt expressed that ending his campaign alleviated concerns about “offending CNN viewers,” and he declared, “I don’t have campaign laws hamstringing me now. It’s war.” He also expressed his intention to make the Democratic candidates anxious about potential future repercussions. “I assure you, they’re coming,” Pratt warned.

How Pratt Took on Bass and Raman

Pratt’s campaign turned the Los Angeles mayoral race into one of the year’s most scrutinized political events. He entered the race after losing his home in the 2025 wildfires, presenting himself as an outsider against an ineffective City Hall establishment.

Throughout the campaign, Pratt used social media and viral videos to garner support, attracting national attention and even an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. He addressed issues like homelessness, crime, public safety, and Los Angeles’ recovery from wildfires, arguing that local leadership had failed to meet residents’ needs.

Pratt focused many of his criticisms on Bass, blaming her for the city’s response to fires and issues like homelessness and public disorder. His campaign slogan, “Enough is enough,” resonated with supporters dissatisfied with the current situation.

Meanwhile, Raman campaigned as a progressive option, emphasizing housing affordability, homelessness reforms, and improving city services. She criticized City Hall’s connections to powerful interests. While Bass defended her record, Pratt and Raman tapped into voter dissatisfaction with the city’s leadership.

Pratt’s Objective ‘Hasn’t Changed’

Despite not progressing in the election, Pratt has made it clear he will not leave the political scene. “Do you think you can get rid of me that easily?” he asked in his video. Pratt emphasized he did not seek political power but aimed to uncover a “corrupt machine.”

“You have no idea how bad things are about to get for this city,” he said, criticizing future leadership decisions. “This city is a mess, and you’re about to reward the arsonists who torched the place with four more years of destruction.”

Pratt reaffirmed his unchanged goal: stopping what he terms “commie animals.”