Live updates: Trump talks ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, California elections
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt’s lead over Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman in the race to challenge Mayor Karen Bass has narrowed, leaving the runoff contest unresolved. In a *Meet the Press* interview, President Donald Trump suggested compensating Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police and repeated false claims about California election integrity and gas prices, while also promoting an upcoming UFC event on the White House lawn, which faces a legal challenge.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman, a Democrat, has overtaken Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican and former reality TV star, in the race for second place in the mayoral primary. The contest will determine her opponent in the runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass this fall, though the final outcome remains unresolved as vote counts continue. President Donald Trump appeared on *Meet the Press* and proposed a government fund to compensate individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riot for assaulting police, despite no evidence supporting such claims. He also repeated false assertions about California’s primary elections being rigged and exaggerated statements about gas prices and the Iran conflict. A federal lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Project seeks to block an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14, Trump’s birthday. The event, framed as a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, has drawn legal opposition from activist groups. Trump’s interview also included misleading claims about economic conditions, including gas prices, which remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. NBC News fact-checked the remarks, finding multiple inaccuracies regarding Iran, election integrity, and the Capitol riot. The Los Angeles mayoral race remains fluid, with Raman’s narrow lead over Pratt still subject to ballot recounts. The runoff will shape the city’s political landscape ahead of the fall election, where Bass faces a high-profile challenge. Meanwhile, the UFC event’s legality hinges on legal proceedings, with opponents arguing it violates federal regulations governing White House grounds.
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