Spencer Pratt Unveils Plan To Ship Homeless Out Of Los Angeles In Fiery Mayoral Interview
Reality television personality and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt revealed a dramatic plan to tackle homelessness in Los Angeles during a heated interview Monday, saying many homeless individuals would leave the city under his administration because taxpayer-funded support systems would be cut off.
Pressed by an ABC7 reporter for specifics on how he would address Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis, Pratt argued that a large share of the city’s homeless population originates from outside the area and claimed nonprofits and rehabilitation organizations have helped funnel people into the city.
“People have been bussed in by scam rehabs, scam NGOs, scam homeless nonprofits,” Pratt said. “These people, when I unplug them and say, ‘We’re not taking our taxpayer money anymore,’ they’re all going to Seattle where the mayor will welcome them.”
The remarks appeared aimed at Katie Wilson, whom Pratt mocked as being more welcoming toward homeless populations and progressive social policies.
Pratt also drew a sharp distinction between homelessness and drug addiction, arguing many people living on the streets are there by choice because they refuse rules or treatment programs.
NEW: Spencer Pratt fires back at reporter after he was asked about his plan for the homeless, says they will all end up in Seattle.
Reporter: “What are your plans for the over 40,000 homeless in Los Angeles?”
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“Well, they’re not homeless. They’re drug addicts,” Pratt said. “No matter what anybody tells you, we have housing and shelter for everyone that’s living on the street. They are choosing to be on the streets because they want to do drugs. They don’t want rules. They don’t want to listen.”
He pledged that under his administration, individuals committing crimes such as public indecency or animal abuse would be jailed, while drug-addicted homeless individuals would be directed toward large rehabilitation centers established on federal land.
Pratt claimed discussions are already underway with wealthy donors and medical professionals to fund and operate the facilities. He previously told CNN that he had met with roughly 30 billionaires about the proposal and envisioned creating what he called “a shining light of hope.”
The candidate also suggested the federal government would support aggressive cleanup efforts ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, saying Washington has an interest in transforming the city before the international spotlight arrives.
Pratt has emerged as a surprising contender in the race, attracting support from many conservative voters frustrated with the city’s handling of crime, homelessness, and quality-of-life issues. Current polling still shows incumbent Karen Bass leading the field, while progressive city councilmember Nithya Raman is also competing for a spot in the general election.