Overview

• Politico published a 2021 recording showing Porter telling a staffer to “get out of my f***ing shot” during a Zoom with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, a moment absent from the Department of Energy’s posted version.
• A CBS News California clip from last month went viral after Porter bristled at questions about Trump voters and briefly moved to end the interview, saying she did not want it “all on camera.”
• CBS and Porter’s campaign say the interview continued for roughly 20 additional minutes beyond the tense exchange, which they argue has been selectively highlighted.
• Opponents are moving quickly: Antonio Villaraigosa began airing a three-minute ad built around the CBS clip, and Betty Yee urged Porter to exit the race as other candidates echoed criticism.
• FOX 11 reported that prediction market Kalshi showed Porter's implied support dropping sharply this week, though the effect on polling and the primary remains uncertain.