Karen Bass accuses Spencer Pratt of exploiting wildfire victims' grief in LA mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized her mayoral opponent Spencer Pratt during an interview with Katie Phang, accusing him of exploiting the grief of Palisades fire victims despite Pratt himself being a fire victim who lost his home. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has launched a mayoral campaign centered on criticizing Bass's handling of the January 2025 wildfires, with his campaign gaining traction after a viral advertisement attacking city leadership.
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This event sits in the top 20% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Conservative outlets frame Pratt as a genuine fire victim resonating with aggrieved voters, while Bass and mainstream coverage characterize him as exploiting anger rather than offering solutions, creating a divide over authenticity versus opportunism.
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“Spencer Pratt roasts Karen Bass for 'burning my house' at LA mayor debate”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Bass says LA mayoral race opponent Spencer Pratt ‘tapping into a general sense of anger’” · The Hill
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DWDaily Wire Karen Bass Accuses Spencer Pratt Of 'Exploiting Grief' Of Palisades Fire Victims. He Is One. 61d ago WEWashington Examiner Spencer Pratt roasts Karen Bass for 'burning my house' at LA mayor debate 57d ago BBreitbart Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt 'Exploiting the Grief' of Palisades Fire Victims 59d ago NYPNY Post Glamorous political commentator who backs Spencer Pratt for LA mayor reveals 'insane' plot to vote for Karen Bass 61d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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