In an interview that aired May 20 on The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, 42‑year‑old Spencer Pratt surprised viewers by answering "Jesus Christ" when asked who he looks up to politically. Pratt began to explain, calling the son of God "a politician" who had to speak to people, but was cut off before he could finish his thought.
Pratt repeatedly insists he isn’t a traditional politician. He told the host he wants to be a "fighter for the people," citing his grassroots campaign born after he lost his home in the January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire. A USC political science grad, Pratt said he studies politics but avoids naming modern role models, adding he feels "most similar" to Barack Obama despite registering Republican in 2020.