It was a big rake that slammed into their faces. HUGE. The LA County Federation of Labor has decided they don’t like Spencer Pratt. The organization, which has over 300 labor unions across LA under its umbrella, decided to spend $221K on an ad. This ad.

The LA County Federation of Labor has a new committee lined up to go after Spencer Pratt, and they are dropping an initial $221k on this video & an additional digital ad. pic.twitter.com/vJnHCDunPb

— Unrig LA (@UnrigLA) May 9, 2026

Let’s parse this out for a minute. First, the union classifies homeless as “unhoused.” As if the homeless just accidentally don’t have a roof over their head. No, the correct term IS homeless. And Spencer Pratt uses the definition accurately. Secondly, social workers have their place, but their role does NOT ensure the safety of the citizens of LA. That is the job of the police. Looks like the unions don’t want the citizens of LA to feel and be safe and secure in their homes, businesses, on the streets, or when using public transportation. Third, those public schools and getting them fully staffed? That funding doesn’t all come from LA. It comes from Sacramento and the federal government. 

So yes, this ad is already biting the unions in the butt. 

Especially when you consider that Pratt has been very clear. He wants the CURRENT laws on the books enforced. 

The ad comes as Pratt’s mayoral bid has gained attention following his performance in a recent debate, where he drew notice for his blunt criticisms of city leadership and policy priorities, including the handling of homelessness and crime.

Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.

He wants to clean up the regulatory mess that has left thousands of people, including he and his family, still trying to rebuild after the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Change the channel pic.twitter.com/mqBBaMK7JO

— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) May 5, 2026

And track down the funding that was supposed to go to the people who lost their homes in the fires!

Spencer Pratt reveals the FireAid scam: $100 million raised for Palisades Fire victims… funneled to 200+ NGOs while homeowners got nothing.@spencerpratt "That's when I learned firsthand that these NGOs will take, right in your face, $100 million and just steal it." pic.twitter.com/pSt7Unz29Z

— jay plemons (@jayplemons) May 10, 2026

He wants the current laws enforced so that criminals don’t endanger people’s lives on repeat because of liberal activist judges. 

Now THAT’S a campaign promise people can actually get behind. Americans want safe, clean cities not chaos, crime, and dysfunction dressed up as progress.

— BIG DADDY (@Bigdaddy_web3) May 10, 2026

Yet the unions put out this ad, that essentially tells LA and the world, that they are just fine with the status quo. They don’t want change. They LIKE Karen Bass and they really like how LA has been run these last few years. That’s … a $221K rake they stepped on. 

Pratt wants to make things better for everyone, bring business and film back to LA, AND enforce the laws already on the books. 

Pratt said he would use Los Angeles’ financial muscle to make it the ”number one city in the world” and intended to slash red tape and rubber-stamp projects.

“When I’m mayor there are going to be so many cranes in the city cause I’m going to be rebuilding,” he said.

“Just last week I probably met with ten billionaires that are ready to come in and build LA.”

Spencer Pratt said he’d spoken to prominent film and television producer Peter Chernin about how to help revive Hollywood if elected — and was told the key was backing independent filmmakers rather than trying to overhaul the entire entertainment industry from City Hall.

”He said, ‘Spencer, as mayor you are not going to be able to change the bigger picture of Hollywood — that’s more governor,” Pratt explained.

”But what you can do to really bring back jobs, bring back Hollywood, is bring back independent filmmakers, independent production, independent artists. If you prioritize the indies, you can have Hollywood booming in a tier that people didn’t see coming.”

Keep in mind, the 2028 summer Olympics is fast approaching. Yet businesses in downtown LA are closing their doors, partly due to the rampant crime that Karen Bass and the current city council refuses to address. Macys, Vans, Adidas, and major restaurants have been closing up shop since January 2025. 

Mama Por Dios (6th & Flower)

Mama Por Dios, the high-energy “glam-Mexican” steakhouse that brought theatrical dining to the 6th Street corridor, shuttered in October 2025. Management pointed to a “perfect storm” of rising security expenses and a steep drop in late-night corporate foot traffic as the primary drivers for the final exit. Lauded as the undisputed crown jewel of Instagrammable dining, it was the venue famous for its lobster mac-and-cheese and theatrical, cotton-candy-topped cocktails.

Foot Locker (Broadway)

Foot Locker on Broadway, one of the last major retail anchors on the historic street, shuttered in October 2025. The company cited rising security costs and persistent retail theft as the primary drivers for the exit. Recognized as a vital retail hub for the local residential community, it was the anchor that marked the final withdrawal of major athletic brands from the district.

During last week’s debate, Karen Bass’s solution was to MAKE the companies still operating in downtown LA mandate that their employees return to the office instead of continuing to work virtually. She ignored the fact that most businesses cited crime as a key driver for their decision to leave.

This union ad, ignores that reality as well. More police who are given the ability to enforce current laws is what Spencer Pratt is championing. The unions, with this ad, have signaled their comfort with the status quo. 

That’s a very big rake guys. HUGE. 

Feature Photo Credit: Spencer Pratt photo from Pratt’s mayoral campaign website, cropped and modified