Kelsey Grammer reveals his nasty nickname for Karen Bass as he backs Spencer Pratt for LA mayor
Kelsey Grammer publicly endorsed Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor while criticizing current officials, including Karen Bass. At an event hosted for US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Grammer expressed his discontent with California's leadership. He referred to Bass with a derogatory nickname and emphasized his support for Pratt as a viable alternative.
- ▪Kelsey Grammer hosted an event for US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Westlake Village.
- ▪Grammer criticized Karen Bass, calling her 'Karen Bass-ackwards.'
- ▪He endorsed Spencer Pratt for mayor, stating he is the only real option.
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| Original publisher | California Post |
| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/30/us-news/kelsey-grammer-reveals-his-nasty-nickname-for-karen-bass-as-he-backs-spencer-pratt-for-la-mayor/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 |
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Politics exclusive Kelsey Grammer reveals his nasty nickname for Karen Bass as he backs Spencer Pratt for LA mayor By David Thompson Published May 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Kelsey Grammer is all in for Spencer Pratt, vouching for the former reality star while taking down Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom as he hosted an event for US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “California is a great state – it’s just horribly run,” Bessent, one of Trump’s most trusted advisors, told the crowd Friday in front of a gathering of Trump supporters at Rustico restaurant in the affluent enclave of Westlake Village, 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. 6 Kelsey Grammer hosted an event for US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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