Joe Rogan might have traded the Pacific Coast Highway for the Texas Hill Country years ago, but he still has a lot to say about the future of the City of Angels.
The Spotify powerhouse officially threw his weight behind a surprising candidate for the Los Angeles mayoral race: The Hills alum and reality TV icon Spencer Pratt.
During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the duo sat down for a candid conversation that quickly turned from Hollywood memories to political aspirations. Rogan, who recently endorsed Donald Trump in the presidential election, made it clear that if he were still a local, Spencer would have his vote.
“Listen, man, I’m voting for you,” Rogan told Pratt during the episode.
The host, who famously moved to Austin in , did have to clarify one minor technicality: “Well, I can’t vote for you, but I’m rooting for you. I mean, if I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you.”
The endorsement sent shockwaves across X and TikTok, with fans of both stars weighing in on the potential “Pratt Administration.” Spencer was clearly feeling the love, later taking to Facebook to celebrate the moment.
“An honor being on with the GOAT, @joerogan,” Pratt wrote. “My goal is to make LA so awesome, we can win him back from Texas.”
Spencer’s journey from reality TV “villain” to mayoral hopeful isn’t just for the cameras—it’s personal. Earlier this year, Pratt announced his bid to unseat current Mayor Karen Bass, who is running for reelection.
The father of two, who shares children Gunner and Ryker with wife Heidi Montag, has been a vocal critic of the current administration. The family’s advocacy intensified after they tragically lost their home in the devastating Palisades fire.
Pratt has blamed the city’s leadership for fire recovery hurdles and ongoing water shortages, turning his frustration into a full-blown political platform.
He first announced his candidacy in January during an emotional neighborhood rally focused on accountability. At the time, he told the crowd that L.A. was at a breaking point.
“Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action,” Pratt said on stage. “That’s why I am running for mayor. Let me be clear: This isn’t a campaign, this is a mission.”
Pratt’s vision for the city is as bold as his early-s persona. He promised voters he would “expose the system” and “disinfect” every corner of the city until Los Angeles is “camera-ready again.”
While the race is still a long way off, the “Rogan Bump” could provide Spencer with the momentum he needs. According to Census data, Los Angeles remains one of the most diverse cities in the country, with a population that is roughly % Hispanic or Latino, % White (non-Hispanic), % Asian, and % Black.
Winning over such a broad electorate will be a challenge, but with Rogan’s vocal support and a “mission” fueled by personal loss, Spencer Pratt is proving he’s ready for his next act.
