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California gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic lawmaker Katie Porter admitted she “could have handled things better” following the emergence of viral videos capturing her outbursts against a reporter and a staffer.
In one of the videos, Porter became agitated with a reporter and nearly cut an interview short. In an older video that Politico reported is from 2021, the politician snapped at a staffer to “Get out of my f—ing shot!” after the person entered the video frame behind Porter.
“When I look at those videos, I want people to know that I understand that I could have handled things better,” Porter said on the Inside California Politics show. “I think I’m known as someone who’s able to handle tough questions, who’s willing to answer questions, and I want people to know that I really value the incredible work that my staff can do.”
“I think people who know me know I can be tough, but I need to do a better job expressing appreciation for the amazing work that my team does,” she added.
KATIE PORTER INTERVIEW GOES VIRAL AS JOURNALISTS MARVEL AT DEMOCRAT’S MELTDOWN
Then-Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., is seen on May 28, 2023 in Los Angeles. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Demand Justice)
The clip of Porter threatening to walk out on CBS California’s Julie Watts during an interview went viral last week.
Porter snapped at Watts’ questions, grew visibly impatient with her follow-ups and even attempted to leave at one point in frustration, calling the interviewer “argumentative.” After being pressed, Porter told Watts that she doesn’t “want to have an unhappy experience” with her and that she doesn’t “want this all on camera.”
“I want to make sure that people understand why I am in this race and what I am fighting for. I think when I’m traveling the state, what I’m hearing from people is that they understand that we are in a very extraordinary moment,” Porter said this week on Inside California…
