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Two videos emerged showing gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter threatening to end a TV interview and cursing at a staffer, sparking scrutiny of her temperament.
The recordings went viral nationally, with rivals seizing on the controversy while supporters defended her as a fighter against powerful interests.
Political strategists say Porter’s response in coming days will determine her viability in the 2026 race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Former Rep. Katie Porter’s gubernatorial prospects are uncertain in the aftermath of the emergence of two videos that underscore long-swirling rumors that the Irvine Democrat is thin-skinned and a short-tempered boss.
How Porter res