When former mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt posted a photo on Instagram earlier this week of himself, two mystery adults, and a little boy meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, everyone assumed that the child was his son. Now the reality TV star is confirming the theory, sharing more pics from his Washington, D.C. trip on X… and fans are divided.
On Wednesday morning, Pratt posted a photo of eight-year-old Gunner hanging in the Oval Office. And sure, the snapshot is certainly sweet. But that’s not what really sparked a backlash. Pratt also wrote, “You must love your country the way you love your child. Unconditional love. You make sure they play by the rules.”
The dad (he shares Gunner and three-year-old Ryker with wife Heidi Montag) continued, “But no matter what, you love them with your whole heart, you make up every day thinking about how to be of service to them, and you would die to protect them.” Cue the controversy.
You must love your country the way you love your child. Unconditional love. You make sure they play by the rules. But no matter what, you love them with your whole heart, you wake up every day thinking about how to be of service to them, and you would die to protect them. pic.twitter.com/wiU3xECRwR
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) July 8, 2026Of course, the statement (like most of Pratt’s actions) seems like it’s meant to grab the public’s attention. And if that’s the case here, all we can say is mission accomplished!
One X user commented on the post, “But parents also know when to discipline their children so they grow into good adults. Where is the same thing done for the country? Maybe the two shouldn’t be treated the same way after all,” and others said, “Absolutely not. Only a child has the innocence and potential to receive unconditional love” and, “Goal of turning One’s Child into a Political Trope is so Republican 2026.”
View this post on InstagramBut the sea of social media skeptics weren’t the only ones posting on X. Others praised Pratt, his politics, and his parenting, replying to the photo with comments such as, “That boy looks so much like you! What a wonderful experience for him to be by your side”, “You and your family were born to do great things. Keep fighting”, “Imagine a world where that was true for every child! Parenting and patriotism two of the most impactful choices that can be made,” and “Your son is adorable. You are teaching him to fight for what matters. Love it.”
What’s next for Pratt and his family? While he won't be the next mayor of Los Angeles, the former The Hills star is currently working on the WAR Foundation—a movement he claims will: “Win the war against political corruption with innovative new media.”
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