Nancy Mace Sees Trump Energy in Spencer Pratt's LA Mayor Bid

When a sitting congresswoman compares your campaign to Donald Trump’s political playbook, you’re either doing something very right or very controversial. For Spencer Pratt, reality star turned mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, Rep. Nancy Mace appears to be firmly in the first camp.

Mace, the South Carolina congresswoman who’s currently running for Governor of her home state, recently caught up with a reporter and made her admiration for Pratt’s mayoral campaign crystal clear. She’s impressed—and she’s specific about why. Mace praised Pratt’s debate performance against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, saying he“owned”her on stage. But what really grabbed her attention was the campaign’s advertising strategy, particularly the AI-generated spots that were created independently by filmmakers. In Mace’s view, the whole operation is“BRILLIANT.”

The Trump comparison isn’t casual. Mace sees a kindred spirit in Pratt’s willingness to challenge the establishment with an unconventional approach—someone who doesn’t fit the traditional political mold but isn’t afraid to shake things up. Whether you view that as refreshingly disruptive or dangerously reckless probably depends on your politics. What’s undeniable is that Pratt’s campaign is getting mainstream political attention from prominent figures, which is no small feat for someone whose previous fame came from reality television rather than public service.

The endorsement moment also included a more human touch. During their conversation, the reporter asked Mace about the recent passing of her father—a reminder that even high-stakes political moments happen alongside real life’s heaviest turns. The exchange became genuinely touching, grounding the flash and strategy talk in something more genuine. Even Rep. Jack Bergman apparently got in on the moment, photobombing the chat.

What this moment really signals is how the 2026 political landscape is shifting. A reality TV personality running for mayor of America’s second-largest city is no longer absurd enough to dismiss outright—especially when serious politicians are taking the campaign seriously enough to praise its execution. Whether Pratt’s bid succeeds or not, he’s already changed the conversation about what a mayoral campaign can look like.