Pratt says he's 'cool with' rival California-based gangs Crips and Bloods
Reality television personality and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said he is “cool with Crips and Bloods” and plans to meet with members of rival street gangs as he ramps up his outside campaign seeking to oust Karen Bass in next week’s city primary election.
TL;DR
- Spencer Pratt, a Republican and reality TV personality, is running for Los Angeles mayor.
- He claims to be "cool with Crips and Bloods" and plans to meet with members of these rival street gangs.
- Pratt initially ran to "damage Karen Bass as much as possible" due to dissatisfaction with wildfire response.
- He now believes he can win the mayoral race, stating he feels "energetically" destined for the office.
- Pratt filed an election complaint against Bass, accusing her of violating election laws.
- His campaign focuses on criticism of Bass's wildfire response, homelessness, and public safety.
- Recent polling indicates Pratt is gaining traction, only 8 points behind Bass.