Videos roil Katie Porter’s 2026 gubernatorial bid | JQJO

Former Rep. Katie Porter’s 2026 bid for California governor came under fresh scrutiny after two videos fueled complaints about her temperament: one showing her brusquely threatening to end a CBS interview and saying she didn’t need the support of the 6.1 million Californians who voted for President Trump in 2024; another from 2021 capturing her scolding a staffer. Porter issued a brief statement about high standards, as allies like Teamsters California and EMILYs List rallied and rivals urged her to quit. Strategists say her next moves, including scheduled public forums next week, could decide her viability.