A video has surfaced showing Katie Porter, the leading Democratic candidate for California governor, aggressively berating a staffer during a recorded meeting. In the footage, Porter is seen reprimanding an employee who inadvertently entered the camera’s frame, shouting, “Get out of my fucking shot!” The exchange, which occurred in July 2021 during a virtual session with former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, highlights growing concerns about Porter’s conduct.
The clip, obtained by POLITICO, reveals Porter confronting the staffer after they interrupted her discussion on electric vehicles. She reiterated her frustration, stating, “You also were in my shot before that. Stay out of my shot.” The employee, whose identity remains undisclosed due to privacy protections, did not respond to requests for comment. A revised version of the webinar published by the Department of Energy omitted the confrontation.
This incident follows another viral video from earlier this week, where Porter appeared to threaten to leave an interview with a California CBS News affiliate. Critics argue these episodes undermine her credibility as a political leader. Porter has previously faced allegations of being an abusive employer during her time in Congress, alongside unrelated personal disputes. In a recent statement, she claimed to be striving to improve her treatment of staff.
The controversy intensifies as Porter navigates the California gubernatorial race, where her temperament and judgment are under increased scrutiny.
