Spencer Pratt ramps up security 'to keep his family safe' after receiving 'credible' death threats amid heated LA Mayor's race

By JACQUES PETERSON, US SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER Published: 23:28, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 23:29, 18 May 2026 Spencer Pratt has increased his security team after receiving death threats related to his L.A. mayoral campaign, amid growing scrutiny around his living situation.  Pratt, 42, is currently battling incumbent Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman in a contentious race to lead the future of Los Angeles. In an exclusive statement from Pratt's campaign to the Daily Mail, Pratt's head of security said that the reality star has received 'credible threats' on his life.   'In response, we have increased and adjusted his security detail accordingly. We are also working closely with the LAPD to ensure the ongoing safety of Spencer and his family,' they said.  'I will not be providing any further details. Our sole focus is the protection of Spencer and his loved ones — not feeding tabloid speculation.' The father of two's team also confirmed that he's been in contact with the Los Angeles Police Department regarding the threats. Pratt's campaign sparked controversy last week after TMZ reported that the former MTV star has been staying at the swanky Hotel Bel-Air. This was despite him previously stating in a campaign ad that he'd been living in an Airstream trailer after his $3million home burned down in the Palisades wildfires last year. Spencer Pratt has filed an official report with the Los Angeles Police Department after receiving death threats related to his L.A. mayoral campaign The trailer is reportedly empty as his pop star wife Heidi Montag and their two children are staying in the California town of Carpinteria, while Pratt has spent most of his time based in Los Angeles while campaigning.  After the outlet shared their story about Pratt's fancy living quarters, the candidate responded on X: 'Hey guys, why don’t they wanna talk about why I need a hotel in the first place?'  'Karen Bass let my home burn down,' he added. 'Also 6,000 of my neighbors. NBD.'  Pratt later told TMZ that his trailer was not suitable to keep him safe, but that the fancy hotel has 'its own armed security and that has become the only option.'  Referring to supporters of his rivals, Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Raman, as 'Bassholes and Ramaniacs', Pratt said he has faced death threats from 'whackos.' 'Since I destroyed them in the debate and am surging in the polls, they are getting increasingly desperate and hostile,' he said.  The reality star turned politician was widely praised for his performance in a televised debate against Raman and Bass on May 6, with about 90 percent of viewers declaring him the winner, per an NBC Los Angeles poll.  Pratt, best known until now for appearing on the reality television show The Hills, said he was 'an angry Angeleno running to get LA to be the number one city.' Pratt's security team told Daily Mail that they are working to keep Pratt and his family safe amid the threats. (Pratt pictured with wife Heidi Montag and their two sons) Pratt, 42, is currently battling incumbent Karen Bass in a contentious race to lead the future of Los Angeles 'Their failed leadership is why I'm gonna get elected,' Pratt added, referring to Bass and Raman. Pratt has frequently criticized Bass over her handling of the LA wildfires that destroyed thousands of Southern California homes, including his $3.8 million property, in January 2025.  During the debate, Pratt joked that he would rather face only Raman in the election. 'All the unions support Mayor Bass,' he said. 'You think it's easier to run against the incumbent mayor with all the unions, or a random city council member who has been a failure for six years?' Pratt's political run picked up steam as he targeted Bass for how she managed the Palisades Fire, which burned his own home down and left him living in the $2,500-a-night Hotel Bel-Air. He has also highlighted the high levels of drug use and rampant homelessness in LA, promising a three-week 'grace period' to warn criminals, drug users and homeless people to leave the city.  On Saturday, it was claimed by gossip columnist Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack blog that Trump could be considering endorsing Pratt, who is a registered Republican but is running as an Independent.  However, Pratt has insisted that he 'does not represent a party' after being labeled a 'MAGA Republican' by Raman, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. As Pratt campaigns for LA Mayor amid growing security concerns, his pop star wife has been busy working on her third album, Masterpiece 'I represent all of Los Angeles,' Pratt told NBC Los Angeles last Friday. 'I don't have a campaign manager. I don't have campaign consultants. There's no political party backing me.'  Meanwhile, as Pratt campaigns to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, his wife has been busy rehearsing for her performance at the Neon Skies Festival in Canada. Montag will perform alongside fellow pop divas Kesha and Slayyyter on July 18 in Edmonton, Alberta. The I'll Do It hitmaker is also working on her next album, Masterpiece, which is due out in August.  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? 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