Spencer Pratt may not have won Los Angeles City Hall, but he still found himself inside one of the most famous rooms in American politics.
The former The Hills star and Los Angeles mayoral candidate shared a photo Tuesday showing him meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, seated across from the president at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
The image offered a surprising new chapter for Pratt, who ran a headline-making campaign earlier this year focused on rebuilding Los Angeles following the devastating January 2025 wildfires.
Pratt says he’s still fighting for Los Angeles
In the photo shared on social media, Pratt appeared seated alongside three other people, including a young boy who appears to be one of his children.
Alongside the image, Pratt wrote a message emphasizing that his political involvement is not over.
“I will never stop fighting for my community.”
The post did not provide additional details about the purpose of the meeting or what topics were discussed.
Trump previously supported Pratt’s campaign
The White House meeting follows months of public attention surrounding the relationship between Pratt and Trump.
According to the information provided, Trump publicly endorsed Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign in May, encouraging voters in the city to support the former reality television personality’s bid for City Hall.
Despite receiving Trump’s backing, Pratt finished behind the two leading candidates in the mayoral primary.
His campaign attracted significant attention due to his celebrity background and his message centered around addressing challenges facing Los Angeles after the January 2025 wildfires.
Trump continued discussing the election
Even after Pratt’s campaign ended, Trump continued commenting on the race.
According to the information provided, during a late-June speech, Trump described the Los Angeles election as “rigged” and encouraged Pratt not to simply accept the result, suggesting he should challenge the outcome.
No challenge outcome or further legal action regarding the election results was provided.
Spencer Pratt became a household name through reality television, particularly through his appearances on The Hills.
Over the years, Pratt has remained a recognizable pop culture figure through television appearances, social media activity, and public commentary.
His decision to enter the Los Angeles mayoral race marked a major shift from entertainment into politics, placing him among a group of celebrities who have attempted to turn public recognition into political influence.
Why It Matters
Celebrity involvement in politics continues to attract attention because public figures often bring large audiences, media visibility, and unconventional campaign styles.
Pratt’s meeting with Trump highlights how his political ambitions have continued beyond the election itself, even after he did not advance to the top of the race.
The visit also reflects the ongoing relationship between entertainment figures and political movements.
For Pratt, the White House visit represents a continuation of the public advocacy role he embraced during his campaign.
Although his mayoral bid did not result in victory, his message suggests he intends to remain involved in issues affecting Los Angeles and his supporters.
From reality television to the mayoral campaign trail and now the Oval Office, Spencer Pratt’s political journey continues to take unexpected turns. The next chapter of his public life remains one to watch.