In a striking turn of events, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has divulged details of a recent encounter with former President Donald Trump. This meeting took place against the backdrop of Pratt’s defeat in the race for mayor of Los Angeles.
“We’re working on implementing a 25% FEDERAL film tax credit aimed at revitalizing Hollywood,” the 42-year-old former star of “The Hills” shared in an Instagram post dated Friday, August 7. “While Governor Gavin Newsom’s team is shipping production jobs off to Hungary, and his Attorney General is disrupting California’s production companies, the decision-makers are stepping up to retain the essence of a truly American industry.”
The social media post was accompanied by a photograph capturing the moment Pratt and Trump, age 80, met at Trump’s golf club in Los Angeles.
“I’m dedicated to safeguarding Hollywood,” Pratt emphasized, expressing gratitude for the former President’s strong commitment to this cause. “Trump’s enthusiasm for rejuvenating the entertainment sector is unmatched, and we refuse to let Canada, the UK, or Budapest have an upper hand over us,” he added.
Meanwhile, Steve Hilton, a California gubernatorial hopeful, hinted at the possibility of a future role for Spencer Pratt, considering his unsuccessful attempt to secure the mayoral seat. “I would be honored to have him in any role,” Hilton, 56, stated during a June 11 appearance on Fox News, underlining the synergy between the two political aspirants.
Pratt added that during their meeting, he and Trump shared a meal which he described as the “best clam chowder” he has ever had.
“We discussed several other very important topics, as well. I’m humbled and grateful for all the time and discussion from the President,” Pratt recalled. “Unlike many other cynical doomers out there, he refuses to write off California.”
When Pratt entered the Los Angeles mayoral race earlier this year, Trump seemingly endorsed the former reality star. (While Pratt is a registered republican, the Los Angeles mayoral race was a nonpartisan election.)
“I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character,” Trump told reporters ahead of the primary election. “I assume he probably supports me. I heard he’s a big MAGA person.”
In May, Pratt spoke with Us about his mayoral bid and stressed his deep commitment to the endeavour. “It was always very serious, but when I announced [my run] in front of thousands of fire victims, everyone cheered so much that it kicked off a new path of being taken seriously,” he exclusively told Us, revealing his wife, Heidi Montag, showed unwavering support. “And as I go to all of these communities and meet with community leaders, they just have so much faith in me.”
Pratt ended up finishing in third in the June primary election, falling short of the runoff by less than 30,000 votes. Los Angeles voters will choose between current mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman this November.
Following the loss, Trump continued to advocate for Pratt.
Jimmy Kimmel hopes Spencer Pratt keeps his promise to leave Los Angeles after losing the mayoral election — and he’s offering his packing services. “He clearly promised that if Karen Bass or Nithya Raman were elected mayor, he’s going to move out of L.A.,” Kimmel, 58, said on the Tuesday, June 9, broadcast of Jimmy […]
“Spencer Pratt…He shouldn’t go away quietly,” Trump said of Pratt’s loss during a June speech to the Faith & Freedom Coalition, before erroneously — and without any evidence — claiming the election outcome was not legitimate. “He should protest because it was, in my very strong opinion, that was a rigged election.”
Last month, Pratt paid a visit to the White House and hinted his career in politics wasn’t over yet.
“I will never stop fighting for my community,” Pratt wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of him and Trump inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Details about Pratt and Trump’s July meeting were not publicly revealed at the time.