Spencer Pratt thanks CBS for posting full interview after ‘hit piece’ claims Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt initially accused CBS News of creating a ‘hit piece’ by editing an interview to tie it to coverage of the Palisades wildfire recovery. He claimed the network coordinated with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass’s team to produce the segment. However, after CBS posted the full interview online, Pratt thanked the network, marking a significant shift in his stance.

• Spencer Pratt initially criticized CBS News for an interview he deemed a ‘hit piece’ related to wildfire recovery coverage.
• He accused the network of editing footage and coordinating with Mayor Karen Bass’s team.
• CBS later posted the full interview online after Fox News Digital reported on Pratt’s criticism.
• Pratt then thanked CBS for releasing the complete interview, allowing voters to hear from him.
• In the interview, Pratt defended his lack of political experience by stating city leadership has failed to address ongoing crises.