Bass Balances Hollywood Jobs With Trump-Backed Pratt in LA Mayoral Debate

TL;DR
Deadline’s interview with Mayor Karen Bass covers her stance on Donald Trump’s endorsement of Spencer Pratt, her push to protect and grow Hollywood production in L.A. through streamlined permits, tax credits, and a film czar, and the limits of her power to stop the Paramount–WBD merger. She also addresses fires, infrastructure, and LA28 costs, plus her views on ICE, the LAPD, endorsements, and the role of truth in politics, highlighting the balance between advocacy and governance as the race heats up.
Topics:entertainmentpolitics#donald-trump#karen-bass#los-angeles#paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger#politics#spencer-pratt
- Karen Bass Q&A On Trump Backing Pratt, Paramount-WBD Deal, Hollywood Jobs & More Deadline
- Commentary: Spencer Pratt's Make L.A. Great Again acolytes and their dark vision of the city Los Angeles Times
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- Los Angeles mayor's race: AI videos supporting Spencer Pratt shake up political playbook ABC7 Los Angeles
- Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor? CNN
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