Scooter Braun has joined the growing list of celebrities backing ’s controversial mayoral campaign, as scrutiny surrounding girlfriend ’s continues to swirl.
Scooter Braun Backs Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor
Scooter Braun has joined the growing list of celebrities backing Spencer Pratt’s controversial Los Angeles mayoral campaign, as scrutiny surrounding girlfriend ...
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Former reality star Pratt, 42, has emerged as an unlikely political disruptor, taking aim at incumbent ahead of the chaotic primary race.
The Hills alum has and are among his celebrity supporters, while stars including and have publicly blasted his campaign.
Now, the former manager of , 44, has weighed in on the political showdown during a candid appearance on the Second Thought podcast - and it appears he's Team Pratt.
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'I never tell people who I vote for. I’m a moderate, so I kind of vote both ways,' Braun began. 'And what I really do appreciate about what Spencer [Pratt] is doing is he is bringing a lot of things to light that no one has brought to light, and I think he’s speaking for a lot of people who are very frustrated and want common sense and want people to speak plainly and address certain things.'
He added. ‘It’s very interesting to watch. I think it’s very possible he can win.'
Scooter Braun has joined the growing list of celebrities backing Spencer Pratt ’s controversial Los Angeles mayoral campaign during a candid appearance on the Second Thought podcast
Pratt has caused a stir by claiming Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx are among his celebrity supporters, while stars including Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Rinna have publicly blasted his campaign
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Braun's comments also thrust renewed attention onto the ongoing controversy surrounding the political beliefs of girlfriend Sweeney, who has repeatedly faced backlash over alleged conservative leanings.
The Euphoria actress became a political lightning rod after reports resurfaced that she was a registered Republican, with President Donald Trump later publicly praising the star.
Elsewhere in the wide-ranging Second Thought podcast interview, Braun also made a startling confession about Taylor Swift as he revisited their long-running fallout over her masters; Above, in 2024 in Paris
The businessman recalled once attending a party hosted by Swift where the pair exchanged mutual respect, adding: 'I will never truly understand that situation. To this day, I wish her nothing but the best.'
However, Braun said the controversy ultimately taught him ‘a tremendous amount.’
The record executive continued: 'But I think there's this big misconception that, like, we knew each other and we had this feud and I managed her for years.
'And people are usually shocked to find out that I legitimately don't know her and didn't have many interactions with her and never really knew her.'
Braun further claimed he had spoken to the Bad Blood hitmaker only ‘once,’ and said the conversation lasted just a few minutes.
'And then the three years prior to us buying Big Machine, she and I had no contact. I think it was two years.'
He added that he still feels ‘confused that this is part of my life,’ but said he has since moved on from the saga in a more positive way.
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