LA Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt Blasts Newsom as 'Demon from Hell', Criticizes Fire Response

Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor and slamming the state's leadership over the Palisades wildfire response.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt unleashed a blistering attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a 'demon' and criticizing the state's response to the devastating Palisades wildfire that destroyed Pratt's home. Pratt, a former reality TV personality, is running for mayor and alleges the city and state failed to adequately respond to the fire. He is now a lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the city and water department over the incident.

Why it matters

Pratt's scathing comments about Newsom and the city's fire response highlight growing political tensions in Los Angeles as the city grapples with issues like homelessness and public safety. As a political outsider, Pratt's mayoral bid represents a challenge to the city's establishment and could shape the upcoming election.

The details

In a wide-ranging interview, Pratt accused Newsom of being a 'demon' and 'straight from hell', citing the governor's actions during the pandemic. Pratt said he was forced to shutter his crystal business due to Newsom's lockdown orders, while the governor was caught dining at the exclusive French Laundry restaurant. Pratt also blasted the city's response to the Palisades wildfire, claiming he watched flames approach his home while waiting in vain for firefighters who never arrived. He is now suing the city and water department over alleged failures that contributed to the destruction.

  • On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire destroyed Pratt's home.
  • Pratt announced his mayoral candidacy on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire, and is running in the June 2 nonpartisan primary against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.

The players

Spencer Pratt

A former reality TV personality who is now running for mayor of Los Angeles, sparked by his experience during the Palisades wildfire that destroyed his home.

Gavin Newsom

The current governor of California, whom Pratt has harshly criticized as a 'demon' and for his pandemic response.

Karen Bass

The incumbent mayor of Los Angeles, whom Pratt has accused of whitewashing reports on the city's fire response and mishandling homelessness.

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What they’re saying

“He's a demon. He's truly straight from hell.”

— Spencer Pratt, LA Mayoral Candidate (Ankler Media)

“Newsom is a great reality star, but what you are is, you're in charge of everything failing.”

— Spencer Pratt, LA Mayoral Candidate (Ankler Media)

What’s next

The judge in Pratt's lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power will decide on a date whether to allow the case to proceed.

The takeaway

Pratt's scathing attacks on Newsom and the city's leadership highlight the deep political divisions in Los Angeles as the city grapples with crises like wildfires and homelessness. His outsider mayoral bid represents a challenge to the political establishment and could shape the upcoming election.