Spencer Pratt is responding after Hannah Einbinder criticized his campaign for Los Angeles mayor. Einbinder made her remarks on Friday, May 29, 2026, while attending the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television. The Hacks actress said it was important to resist Pratt’s bid and argued that he should not be in the running or win. She also said some wealthy people in Los Angeles pretend to be aligned with Democrats or the political left but are really motivated by money, adding that this leads them to support figures such as Pratt, who has been endorsed by Donald Trump.
Einbinder said the race was complicated and acknowledged that no candidate is perfect, but noted that she had decided to support Nithya Raman. Her comments came during a red-carpet interview and quickly drew attention online.
Pratt responded the same day by reposting the video interview on X, formerly Twitter, and firing back at Einbinder’s criticism. In his reply, he said her comments came from a red carpet surrounded by armed security, far removed from the daily hardships faced by Angelenos. He argued that while she may not experience the effects of what he described as failures by Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, many other residents want change.
Pratt is currently running in the race for mayor of Los Angeles, where his main opponents include incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. His campaign has become a source of controversy and debate, with critics questioning his candidacy and supporters backing his message of change. Einbinder is among those opposing him, but Pratt also has visible support from other celebrities, underscoring the attention his campaign has received in the city’s political and entertainment circles.
