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Influencer Jonathan ‘Foodgod’ Cheban vows to move back to California if Spencer Pratt brings the ‘old LA back’

Nypost · · 320 words · By Jamie Paige; Jeremy Louwerse
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Reality TV wild card Spencer Pratt just scored another viral celebrity boost, this time from Foodgod, who told an interviewer he would move back to Los Angeles if Pratt wins the mayor’s race.

Claims checked 7
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

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What happened

Reality TV wild card Spencer Pratt just scored another viral celebrity boost, this time from Foodgod, who told an interviewer he would move back to Los Angeles if Pratt wins the mayor’s race.

Why it matters

“Spencer Pratt wins, I’m moving back to L.A.,” Foodgod said in a video clip that exploded across social media after being posted by the Adam’s Apple X account.

Common ground

“Foodgod”, who has more than 8 million TikTok followers alone, framed the city as being at a breaking point while praising Pratt as the only candidate capable of reviving what he called the “old L.A.” “L.A.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Black-and-White Fallacy, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Black-and-White Fallacy 80% confidence
Presenting only two options when more exist.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing black-and-white fallacy helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Foodgod, whose real name is Jonathan Cheban”
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Multiple sources confirm that Jonathan Cheban is the person known as Foodgod, and some specify he legally changed his name to Foodgod.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan Cheban—whose legal name is Foodgod—exclusively told E! News where he currently stands with his longtime friend Kim Kardashian and whether he'd want to appear on The Kardashians in the future.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1431831/kim-kardashians-friend-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan Cheban is legally changing his name to Foodgod as he prepares to live out his full-blown influencer lifestyle. Yep, he really is that committed to the cause.
https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/11/jonathan-cheban-legally-chang…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan Cheban, a.k.a Foodgod, told E! News in an exclusive interview where he stands with Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kar-Jenner family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrGGKfxYMUY
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Claim 2: “Jonathan Cheban rose to fame through his close ties to the Kardashian world”
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Wikipedia and other biographical sources explicitly state that Jonathan Cheban is best known for his close association with the Kardashian family.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cheban's relationship with Kardashian has remained in the public spotlight. In 2012, Cheban made a short video spoofing himself as someone living in the shadow of Kardashian's fame. [9] In January 201…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Cheban
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web search NEUTRAL — Overview and Mini Bio Jonathan Cheban, born on February 21, 1974, in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is an American entrepreneur, reality television personality, and former publicist. He is best known for his c…
https://mabumbe.com/people/jonathan-cheban-age-net-worth-car…
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web search NEUTRAL — At 16, Jonathan Cheban's car smelled of vinegar and oil, an aroma left over from his job as a Blimpie delivery driver in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Today, the infamous Kardashian bestie — some ...
https://nypost.com/2021/05/07/inside-jonathan-foodgod-cheban…
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Claim 3: “Spencer Pratt [is running in the] mayor’s race [for Los Angeles]”
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Three independent cross-references from NY Post confirm that Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Spencer Pratt, the Republican candidate few expected to gain serious traction in Los Angeles’ mayoral race
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/us-news/spencer-pratt-billboar…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — she battles incumbent Karen Bass and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the increasingly heated race for City Hall
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/desperate-la-mayor-hop…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/spencer-pratt-praised-…
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Claim 4: ““Foodgod”, who has more than 8 million TikTok followers alone”
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The provided web results for this claim are generic advertisements for buying TikTok followers and do not provide the actual follower count for Foodgod.
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web search NEUTRAL — What is tiktok followers cheat? The TikTok follower trick is an effective method that makes the TikTok account popular. Accounts with an increasing number of followers increase their visibility, while…
https://buy.fans/free-tiktok-followers/
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok: здесь рождаются тренды. Миллионы коротких видео, специально подобранных для каждого зрителя, ждут вас на мобильном устройстве или веб-сайте. Загрузите приложение, чтобы начать.
https://www.tiktok.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Get free TikTok followers instantly. Build social proof and grow your audience with FameViso's safe, password-free trial. Test our premium quality today!
https://fameviso.com/free-tiktok-followers/
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Claim 5: “Pratt [has] no traditional political background.”
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Evidence describes Spencer Pratt as a 'reality TV personality' and a 'Republican candidate,' and news reports frame his candidacy as unconventional, supporting the claim that he lacks a traditional political background.
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web search NEUTRAL — Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Spencer Pratt coming to the defensive of Mandy Moore after Mandy got backlash for asking for donations to help her brother-in-l...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXexWGf2knA
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web search NEUTRAL — — Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) April 29, 2026. LA has over 40K drug addicts holding Angelenos hostage. All it takes is one to make moms feel too nervous to let their kids just go be kids and explore …
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/spencer-pratt-surges-la-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The ad begins, “Republican Spencer Pratt is the last thing Los Angeles needs for mayor.” “Pratt opposes using taxpayer money to build brand new houses for unhoused neighbors, saying it’s time for the …
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/hah-union-ad-attack…
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Claim 6: ““Spencer Pratt wins, I’m moving back to L.A.,” Foodgod said in a video clip that exploded across social media after being posted by the Adam’s Apple X account.”
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While the quote itself is corroborated, the specific detail that it was posted by 'The Adam's Apple X account' is not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — He can be heard saying, “If Spencer Pratt wins, I’m moving back to LA — I miss the LA energy, and only Spencer could bring it back — 100%, LA needs new energy — Please bring old LA back because it’s g…
https://thenerdstash.com/foodgod-faces-backlash-after-saying…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan “FoodGod” Cheban exclusively tells Us why Spencer Pratt becoming mayor of Los Angeles could ‘change everything’.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jonathan-food…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Foodgod joins us to talk over-the-top food trends. Plus, he also tells us about changing his name from Jonathan Cheban, where he made many appearances on “The Kardashians” as Kim’s best friend, an…
https://www.youtube.com/live/smz-ZCD7zEs
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Claim 7: “Foodgod, who told an interviewer he would move back to Los Angeles if Pratt wins the mayor’s race.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web search results confirm that Foodgod stated he would move back to LA if Spencer Pratt wins the mayoral race.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan “FoodGod” Cheban exclusively tells Us why Spencer Pratt becoming mayor of Los Angeles could ‘change everything’.“Winning the mayor’s race will be a victory for truth and transparency, which i…
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jonathan-food…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles mayoral election: Mayor Karen Bass, reality TV star Spencer Pratt, Councilmember Nithya Raman face off in fiery debate.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — He can be heard saying, “If Spencer Pratt wins, I’m moving back to LA — I miss the LA energy, and only Spencer could bring it back — 100%, LA needs new energy — Please bring old LA back because it’s g…
https://thenerdstash.com/foodgod-faces-backlash-after-saying…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.