Katie Porter Faces New Grilling After Viral Meltdowns: ‘Do You Think You Have a Temper?’

Former Congresswoman and current candidate for governor Katie Porter (D-CA) faced new questions about her recent viral meltdown and a leaked outburst as she spoke at a college forum.

After a September interview went viral earlier this month, Porter faced criticism over a leaked clip in which she berated a staffer for appearing in her live shot.

During an appearance at a speaking engagement organized by the UC Student and Policy Center, Porter took responsibility and when asked about her temper, told the crowd she’s only “human”:

KATIE PORTER (D-CA) I think it’s no secret that I could have handled that interview better, and I think part of my job is to be honest with voters about that, I know that.

REPORTER: Former member of Congress and current candidate for governor, Katie Porter, addressing controversy over behavior in an interview earlier this month and the criticism of her character that’s followed.

MODERATOR: Do you think you have a temper?

KATIE PORTER (D-CA) I think everybody has a temper. I mean, I’m human and I’m not running as anything other than a human being.

I think I have a duty to, and I want people to know that I understand what I did was not good.

I’m gonna not mince words about it, but I also want people understand that I am in this fight because I am not going to back down or give one inch when people are hurting Californians.

REPORTER: The remarks came in front of hundreds of people while speaking at a California leaders speaker series hosted by the UC Student and Policy Center.

FREDERICK LU: I’m grateful I got to listen into a potential policy maker of California State.

REPORTER: Reporter addressed affordability concerns in the state, her intention to stand up to President Donald Trump and her history of representing communities where not everyone agrees with her. She spoke with reporters ahead of the talk, again addressing the backlash in recent weeks.

KATIE PORTER (D-CA) My job is just to keep focusing on my message, which is bringing down costs for everyday Californians, making sure that Californians know they’re going to have somebody who’s going to push hard to make life better for them and to keep California growing.

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