Spencer Pratt has savaged a video from a far-left member of Los Angeles City Council showcasing a multi-million splurge on homeless housing.
The mayoral hopeful tore into DSA’s Eunisses Hernandez for walking Angelenos through the project that is costing taxpayers an eye-popping $16 million.
The footage shows the 16 tiny homes that will house 64 homeless people in Cypress Park, which will cost approximately $250,000 per bed.
Pratt said: “Hey, Los Angeles, are you aware that socialists in L.A. city government are stealing your money?” He added: “I’m sorry, what? $16 million for 64 beds? That’s $250,000 per bed.”
Pratt spotlights what he calls the “nice words” used by city leaders to describe homelessness programs, stating they soften the reality of how money is being spent.
He contrasts the per-bed cost with what he says could be direct financial help to Angelenos, claiming the same funds could support people for years instead of being concentrated into a limited number of units.
He widened the attack beyond a single site, accusing city leaders of pushing programs that sound compassionate but fail to match the scale of the crisis.
He questioned oversight, asked who was vetted for placement, whether there was accountability and whether projects risk becoming “quarter-million-dollar” units that do little to change underlying problems.
Pratt also drew a sharp contrast with conditions across LA, pointing to graffiti, neighborhood decline and frustrations from residents as he argues resources are being directed toward small projects while broader issues remain unresolved.
The clip rapidly spread across social media, boosted by venture capitalist Shaun Maguire, who wrote, “Common sense is bipartisan, Spencer Pratt gets it.”
The account Mann Made Cinema amplified the post further, telling followers Maguire is “one of the smartest people on the planet” and that his take is “probably worth taking note.”
The timing lands in the middle of Los Angeles’ high-stakes budget cycle, where officials are dividing nearly $15 billion while departments warn of stretched resources for police, fire response and basic services.
Homelessness spending, already in the billions over recent years, remains one of the most scrutinized and politically charged pieces of that debate.
Pratt’s argument taps directly into that pressure point, contrasting a project serving dozens with a crisis affecting tens of thousands.
The political implications are beginning to surface as well.
Early polling suggests Pratt is gaining traction in the mayor’s race, positioning himself as a potential disruptor candidate as frustration over homelessness and government spending grows among voters.
California’s primary election is set for June 2, using the state’s Top Two system, where the two highest vote-getters advance regardless of party.
Ballots began going out to all active voters on Monday, May 4, marking the start of the 30-day countdown to Election Day.
