Spencer Pratt has intensified his public defense against critics, asserting that alleged safety threats necessitated his stay at the luxurious Hotel Bel-Air during his campaign for Los Angeles mayor.
Addressing Scrutiny Over Living Situation
Pratt responded Wednesday to escalating scrutiny regarding his accommodation. Reports indicated he was not residing in an Airstream trailer as previously suggested in a campaign advertisement. The former star of “The Hills” confirmed he is not currently living in the trailer.
“Why don’t they wanna talk about why I need a hotel in the first place?” Pratt questioned on X. “Karen Bass let my home burn down. Also 6,000 of my neighbors. NBD.” He added, “Funny how they never attack my policy ideas. They can only try to assassinate your character.”
Campaign Strategy and Safety Concerns
The reality TV personality further elaborated on his campaign strategy, stating, “They want the continued decline of the city. They are locked in an ideological death spiral and can’t shake it. Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench. I’m in the arena, son.”
Sources informed TMZ that Pratt has been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for the past month, while his wife and children are in Carpinteria, California. The 42-year-old told the outlet that the Airstream had become unsafe due to his mayoral campaign, and the hotel’s “armed security” made it “the only option.”
Allegations Against Critics and Media
Pratt explained his decision by stating, “The reality is the Ba–holes and Ramaniacs are a little bit whacko, and since I destroyed them in the debate, and am surging in the polls, they are getting increasingly desperate and hostile.” He continued, “I can’t talk about specific threats, but that lot is … unsafe now.”
In April, Pratt accused the Los Angeles Times of harassing his family and attempting to uncover his children’s whereabouts. He alleged that a journalist contacted his wife, sister, mother, and even a local restaurant in an effort to reveal details about his family. Pratt posted on X, “Creepy LA Times ‘journalist’ has been phone-stalking & harassing my sister, my wife, my MOM, and even my favorite burrito restaurant trying to dox where my kids sleep and go to school, all because I pulled ahead of Nithya Raman in the polls, and she sent her lapdog to do her dirty work.”
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Times responded, “The Times learned that Mr. Pratt was living in Carpinteria, and contacted him and those around him for comment. We stand by our story and the reporting of our journalists.”
Mayoral Candidacy and Past Events
Pratt, whose home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades wildfire, announced his mayoral candidacy on January 7. He has been a vocal critic of Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, accusing them of failing to prevent the blaze. Pratt has since filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, blaming the city and its water department for issues that hampered firefighting efforts and contributed to property damage.
