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Source: Fox News
Summary
Torrie Wilson, a former WWE wrestler, has announced her support for actor Spencer Pratt in his bid for Los Angeles mayor. Pratt is one of the biggest challengers to current Mayor Karen Bass. Wilson wrote on social media that she would back Pratt if she still lived in the city, stating that LA needs change. Pratt and Bass have traded barbs over the issue, with Pratt accusing Bass of “exploiting” the Palisades wildfires to score political points.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Another celebrity jumping into politics, trying to make a splash with a bold endorsement. Wilson’s support for Pratt is a no-brainer, given their friendship.
Pratt’s campaign is built on controversy, and this latest spat with Bass is just the latest chapter.
LA politics is a messy business, and it’s no surprise that Pratt is willing to play dirty to get ahead.
Wilson’s endorsement is a drop in the bucket, but it’s a reminder that celebrity endorsements can make or break a campaign.
LA needs change, indeed.
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Author: Evan Null
