Spencer Pratt Names Jesus Christ as His Political Role Model

When CNN journalist Elex Michaelson asked Spencer Pratt about his political role models during an interview Thursday on“The Story is with Elex Michaelson,”the reality-star-turned-Los Angeles mayoral candidate didn’t hesitate. His answer? Jesus Christ—and he meant it seriously.

“Jesus Christ. He was a politician,”Pratt stated bluntly, catching Michaelson slightly off guard. The journalist cracked a smile before pivoting to a follow-up: which modern-day politician does Spencer identify with most? That answer, the article teases, requires watching the full clip—and spoiler alert, it’s not the Messiah.

What’s notable here isn’t just the unexpected theological pivot in a mayoral campaign interview. It reveals something about how Pratt is framing his political identity as he gears up to challenge incumbent mayor Karen Bass. By invoking Jesus as a political figure rather than purely a religious one, Pratt is tapping into a broader cultural conversation about moral leadership and service—whether you buy that framing or not.

The Los Angeles mayoral election is set for June 2, and Pratt’s campaign has clearly embraced an unconventional approach to candidacy. His willingness to give such a candid, unfiltered response to a major news outlet signals a campaign strategy that leans into authenticity and personality over traditional political polish. Whether that gambit resonates with voters in one of America’s largest cities remains to be seen, but it’s certainly memorable. In a crowded political landscape, that’s not nothing.

For now, the intrigue lingers: Who’s the modern politician Spencer Pratt actually admires? You’ll have to tune in to find out.