In a stunning and newly unearthed video from July 2021, the carefully crafted public persona of Democrat gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter was completely shattered. The footage, obtained by Politico, reveals a shocking and abusive outburst from the then-Congresswoman during an online exchange with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. This is not the image of a compassionate public servant, but rather that of a volatile and entitled political elite who believes her staff are mere props to be commanded. The incident began when a masked staffer, simply trying to do his job by correcting a point Porter made about electric vehicles, inadvertently stepped into the camera’s view. What followed was a tirade that laid bare the true character of the progressive icon.
Porter’s reaction was immediate and venomous, a display of raw anger that stands in stark contrast to the calm and steady leadership Americans have come to expect from strong leaders. She did not calmly address her employee. Instead, she unleashed a furious shout, screaming, “Get out of my f*cking shot!” This vile language, directed at a subordinate simply trying to assist, reveals a profound lack of respect and a deep-seated arrogance. The liberal media so often rushes to defend its chosen progressive darlings, yet this kind of toxic behavior would be universally condemned if it came from a Republican figure. The double standard is glaring and undeniable.
Exclusive from @melmason on Katie Porter, who berates a staffer and tells her to “get out of my fucking shot!” while recording a video with the Biden administration.
The video + story — scooped by @politico👇🏼https://t.co/WENFsRlkwC pic.twitter.com/47dQ3n6nWJ
— Christopher Cadelago (@ccadelago) October 8, 2025
The haranguing did not stop there. As the staffer retreated, Porter continued to pound her fists on the table like a petulant child, further escalating her unprofessional tantrum. She snarled, “You also were in my shot before that. Stay out of my shot.” This obsessive focus on her own image, at the expense of basic human decency toward a member of her own team, speaks volumes about her priorities. It is a perfect metaphor for the modern Democrat party: more concerned with the perfect shot, the crafted narrative, and the soundbite than with the real people who work behind the scenes or the substantive work of governance. This is the culture of vanity and anger that conservatives consistently stand against.
When confronted with this damning evidence, Katie Porter released a statement to Politico that was as nonsensical and evasive as the political rhetoric her party is known for. She claimed, “It’s no secret I hold myself and my staff to a high standard, and that was especially true as a member of Congress.” This is not holding someone to a high standard; this is verbal abuse and a grotesque abuse of power. Her subsequent claim that she has “sought to be more intentional in showing gratitude to my staff for their important work” is a hollow, focus-group-tested phrase that does nothing to apologize for the vile words caught on tape. It is a desperate attempt at damage control, not a genuine expression of remorse.
Katie Porter, the front runner to be the next Governor of California, tries to leave an interview after getting frustrated w/ @juliewattsTV questions pic.twitter.com/mTzZURG86K
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) October 8, 2025
This incident is not an isolated one, but part of a clear pattern of belligerent and nasty behavior from Porter. Just one day before this video surfaced, she melted down during an interview with journalist Julie Watts, arrogantly refusing to answer a simple question about whether she would need votes from supporters of President Donald Trump to win the California governor’s race. Porter arrogantly retorted, “How would I need [Trump voters] in order to win?” before claiming she would win without them. This dismissive attitude toward a huge segment of her own state’s electorate showcases the same elitist contempt she showed her staffer. She believes she is entitled to power and does not need to earn the votes of hardworking Americans who support the America First agenda of President Trump.
The truth is that this video exposes the rot at the core of the political left. While they lecture the nation on empathy and kindness, their candidates are caught on tape berating their own employees with the most foul-mouthed contempt. This stands in direct opposition to the strong, resolute, and professional demeanor that President Donald Trump has always demanded from his administration. While the left promotes a culture of anger and victimhood, President Trump promotes a culture of strength, success, and American excellence. The choice for the people of California could not be clearer: they can choose the nasty, fist-pounding anger of Katie Porter, or they can support leaders who, like President Trump, command respect through strength and deliver real results for the American people.
Katie who seems to be suffering from menopause needs to get her “f-ing” butt put in a sling and sent to the moon by just not voting for her into office! She beats other people now it time to beat her at the ballot box seems to be the only language she knows. She is going to be a nasty Governor. Not a good people person. Need someone who can negotiate not just have the attitude its my way or the highway and done in a power play way! She will abuse her power just like she abuses and disrespect people around her!
Surely this pig can NOT be voted in as the next governor of Flakyfornia??? But then there’s morons like Prickzer (IL), Newscum (CA), Kotex (OR) and Mills (ME) which she would fit in well with!! The good news is that Mills is term limited out, but I hear she’s wanting to take a stab at a senate seat? The only reasonable dem governors are Shapiro (PA) and Beshear (KY)! Yes, they are both liberal, but not uber CRAZY like the rest! Anyway, CA don’t support this sleezy candidate!
I was disgusted by watching that abusive narcissist buffalo! She thinks she is too good to be asked anything but softball questions with no follow-up. She is an angry, abusive fool who has been allowed to do as she wishes. Goodbye
Porter doing stuff for Comedy & lose votes
This is exactly what is wrong with the rat party!!! Ask De Niro!