Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Jibe at Spencer Pratt’s Allegations of a Rigged Race
Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at President Donald Trump in his recent late-night monologue, critiquing Trump’s claim that Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral race was manipulated.
“Apparently, the Dumb-ocrats rigged the ballots, but only the ones for mayor,” Kimmel, 58, quipped on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, June 10.
Kimmel openly ridiculed the conspiracy theory put forth by Trump, 79, during an Oval Office press briefing, which aimed to explain why Pratt, 42, didn’t move forward after the June 2 primary. It was announced on Monday, June 8, that L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman will challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming general election in November.
According to California’s electoral rules, a runoff takes place between the top two candidates unless one achieves over 50 percent in the primary. In the L.A. mayoral primary, Bass, 72, secured first place with 34.30 percent, followed by Raman, 44, with 29 percent, and Pratt in third with 25.52 percent, as reported by L.A. Vote.
Kimmel highlighted the absurdity of Trump’s allegations, noting that the mayoral primary vote was on the same ballot as California’s governor’s race. In that primary, the Trump-endorsed Republican, Steve Hilton, advanced to compete against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November’s runoff.
During Wednesday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host aired a clip of Trump’s complaints from the Oval Office.
“The only reason [Hilton, 56] got approved and got all the votes he needed is because the pressure was on them. They’re cheating dogs,” Trump claimed.
With laughter from his studio audience, Kimmel attempted to unpack Trump’s reasoning, saying, “Wow, that’s incredible … The governor’s votes were untouched! It’s diabolical! It’s astounding how incredibly stupid people can be while also being incredibly clever!”
“In a rational world, that statement from Trump would have been the moment when a nurse came in and put him to bed,” Kimmel joked. “But that’s not the reality we live in!”
Earlier in the week, Kimmel also ribbed Pratt for his declaration to leave Los Angeles if he lost the mayoral election.
“[Pratt] said he was done with L.A., and to Spencer, if you’re listening, we’re really sad to see you go,” the comedian said to viewers on Tuesday, June 9. “We’re going to miss you dearly. You said you were going to leave, and I know things are tight right now, especially with out-of-state donations drying up.”
He added, “Moving is costly, so we rented you a U-Haul. It’s spacious! It has two beds, tables, chairs, all your crystals — whatever you need. Our team spent all day decorating it for you.”
Pratt responded on X Wednesday, sharing footage of the ruins of his previous home, destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire.
“Jimmy Kimmel, I guess you overlooked my situation — I don’t need a U-Haul… I have nothing left to pack,” he tweeted.
In a recent Us Weekly cover story, Pratt discussed whether he would actually leave Los Angeles if his political campaign failed.
“I’m not in this to lose; I’m here to win and save the city,” he stated exclusively to Us in May. “What I meant was, if I don’t win, L.A. is finished, and it won’t be livable. It’ll feel like a dystopian nightmare.”
Kimmel’s jesting regarding Pratt’s primary defeat sparked a heated reaction from former View co-host Meghan McCain, who labeled the TV host a “mean, heartless b*****d.”
“The day [Kimmel] is off air will be a better day for the country,” McCain, 41, tweeted on Wednesday.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET.
