Ted Cruz Jumps Into LA Mayor Race, Praises Pratt's Viral Momentum
Ted Cruz has endorsed Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass. Cruz criticized Bass's leadership, claiming her policies have failed the city. Despite the challenges, Pratt's viral campaign efforts have garnered significant attention and support.
- ▪Ted Cruz praised Spencer Pratt's campaign and criticized incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
- ▪Cruz noted that many residents are frustrated with the current state of Los Angeles under Bass's leadership.
- ▪Pratt's campaign has gained traction through viral videos and support from celebrities.
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Ted Cruz Jumps Into LA Mayor Race, Praises Pratt's Viral Momentum By Bob Hoge | 3:06 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Does former reality star Spencer Pratt actually have a chance in the mayoral race against incumbent Democrat Karen Bass (and fading wannabe BBQ-banning democrat socialist city councilwoman Nithya Raman)? Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); The answer is yes, although it’s a big hill to climb.
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