Jenner voiced support for Pratt by commenting on his co-star’s post, calling him a “legend.”
One day after Pratt’s candidacy announcement triggered backlash, Jenner took to Instagram to defend his longtime friend.
“Let me clear something up. Spencer Pratt graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He’s genuinely one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. He didn’t ‘end up’ in reality TV; he chose it because he loved it and understood the opportunity,” he wrote in an Instagram Story post.
“And for everyone out there saying he ‘doesn’t have a job,’ that just shows how little they understand the industry,” Jenner added. “Being on a television show, yes, even a so-called ‘reality’ show, is real work. The shooting schedules are long, intense, and often more demanding than many of the traditional jobs people love to look down on.”
Jenner concluded his post with praise for Pratt, telling his followers, “Spencer isn’t afraid to think differently or speak up, and that’s exactly what this city needs. He has my vote, because at the very least, he has the backbone to stand up to career politicians who’ve done little to actually move Los Angeles forward.”