Kimmel Sparks MAGA Fury With Trump and Pratt Jokes
WHO:
The Daily Beast - Jimmy Kimmel, Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, Trump supporters, Florida Senator Rick Scott, Newsmax's Rob Schmitt, Meghan McCain
US Magazine - Jimmy Kimmel, President Trump, Spencer Pratt
WHAT:
The Daily Beast - Kimmel stated, “Spencer, if you’re watching, we are so, so sorry to see you go,” during his monologue.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel revealed that he had rented Pratt a U-Haul truck, which was decorated with streamers and balloons, and included a sign that read, “JUST DEFEATED.”
The Daily Beast - Pratt was edged out by Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman in the mayoral election.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel referenced the conspiracy theory that the election was rigged, stating, “Somehow, the Democrats rigged the ballots, but only the parts where people voted for mayor.”
The Daily Beast - Jimmy Kimmel mocked Spencer Pratt's failed mayoral campaign during his monologue.
The Daily Beast - Pratt failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel joked about renting a U-Haul truck for Pratt, which was decorated with streamers and balloons.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel referred to Pratt's wife, Heidi Montag, during his monologue.
The Daily Beast - Pratt responded to Kimmel's joke by stating he had "nothing left to pack" after losing his home in the Palisades Fire.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel referenced the upcoming runoff election between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, scheduled for November 3.
US Magazine - Kimmel mocked President Trump's claim that Pratt's mayoral race was rigged.
WHERE:
The Daily Beast - Los Angeles, California
The Daily Beast - Kimmel's show aired on ABC.
WHEN:
The Daily Beast - Kimmel's monologue took place on a Tuesday night.
The Daily Beast - The runoff election between Bass and Raman is scheduled for November 3.
US Magazine - Kimmel's monologue referenced events on June 10.
WHY:
The Daily Beast - Kimmel's jokes were intended to humorously address Pratt's failed campaign and his previous statements about leaving Los Angeles.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel's jokes were intended to humorously address Pratt's failed campaign and his previous statements about leaving Los Angeles.
HOW:
The Daily Beast - Kimmel used humor and satire in his monologue to critique Pratt and the political situation surrounding the mayoral election.
The Daily Beast - Kimmel used humor and satire in his monologue to critique Pratt and the political situation surrounding the mayoral election.
(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:33 UTC)
In a lighthearted monologue, Kimmel expressed his sadness over Spencer Pratt's loss in the recent mayoral election, saying, “Spencer, if you’re watching, we are so, so sorry to see you go.” He humorously revealed that he had rented a U-Haul truck for Pratt, decorated with streamers and balloons, complete with a sign that read, “JUST DEFEATED,” after Pratt was narrowly edged out by Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman. Kimmel also poked fun at conspiracy theories surrounding the election, joking that the Democrats managed to rig the ballots only for the mayoral vote.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:27 UTC)
In a recent monologue, Jimmy Kimmel humorously mocked Spencer Pratt's failed bid for mayor of Los Angeles, joking about renting a U-Haul truck decorated with streamers and balloons for Pratt, who did not advance in the election. Kimmel also took a jab at President Trump's claim that Pratt's campaign was rigged, while referencing the upcoming runoff election between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, set for November 3. Pratt responded to Kimmel's jokes by noting he had "nothing left to pack" after losing his home in the Palisades Fire, adding a personal touch to the comedic exchange.