Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has made clear he is not looking for high-profile political backing in his bid for city leadership.
Pratt dismissed the significance of a potential endorsement from President Trump, insisting that national politics has no place in local elections.
The former reality star spoke directly on the matter during comments to NBC News on Thursday, making his position known without reservation.
“I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” Pratt told NBC News.
Pratt drew a firm line between the national political landscape and the race he says he is running at the community level.
“My race is a local race. I don’t care what’s…” Pratt said, signaling his intent to keep the campaign focused on local concerns.
The candidate’s remarks reflect a broader strategy of positioning himself as independent from national political figures, regardless of party affiliation.
By centering his campaign around mothers as his key constituency, Pratt is making a direct appeal to a specific and influential voting bloc within Los Angeles.
His comments suggest he views grassroots local support as more valuable than the backing of high-profile political figures on the national stage.
The statement represents a notable stance for any candidate, given the considerable attention and voter influence that a presidential endorsement can sometimes carry in major city races.