Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is withdrawing from a May 13 candidate forum with just over two weeks remaining before the primary election.
Bass had previously confirmed her attendance at the event organized by the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles and the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs. She sparred last week with former reality TV star Spencer Pratt and Democratic socialist city councilwoman Nithya Raman on the debate stage.
X users predominantly reacted with skepticism and criticism, portraying Karen Bass's withdrawal as avoidance after Spencer Pratt dominated a debate, labeling her a coward or scared; neutral reports highlighted the scheduling excuse and heated exchange.
And the coward Karen Bass just dropped out of the next debate with some
— ELON IS A NATIONAL TREASURE! (@MacroMind2025) 10 Mei 2026
BS excuse about needing to be in Sacramento.
Because Pratt wiped the floor with her
LYING 🤥 ASS 🫏
at the last debate…
SHE'S SCARED TO DEATH THAT SHE WILL LOOK LIKE THE FOOL SHE IS.
— Thom Falcon (@realthomfalcon) 10 Mei 2026
Karen Bass exits LA mayor forum days after heated debate against Spencer Pratt https://t.co/fbC6qLpIva
Interesting to look at Karen Bass’ social media. Posts were a few times a month. Since Spencer Pratt slayed the debate, suddenly her team is making several posts daily. She knows she’s toast. Bye commie.
— Poppy Reed (@Red___Poppy) 11 Mei 2026
"🚨 BASS WITHDRAWS: Mayor Karen Bass has officially backed out of the televised FOX 11 mayoral forum scheduled for May 13. 🏛️❌
— Mazi okwuoma (@MaziEzike_Nedu) 10 Mei 2026
This comes after a heated clash where Spencer Pratt labeled her an 'incredible liar' over fire response failures.
The campaign cited a 'scheduling… pic.twitter.com/IUBlG2zk9R
🚨🚨🚨#BREAKING Exec. Dir. Mike Bonin, CalState L.A. Interview! - KNX 97.1 FM: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Withdraws From Fox 11 Debate After Choosing Date Herself, Spencer Pratt Also Not Attending pic.twitter.com/AqmJRdJksc
— Alexandra Datig | Front Page Index 🇺🇸 (@alexdatig) 9 Mei 2026
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