A video surfaced showing Katie Porter, a prominent Democratic candidate for California governor, shouting at a staffer during a recorded meeting. In the footage, Porter is seen reprimanding an employee who inadvertently appeared in the frame, exclaiming, “Get out of my fucking shot!” The incident occurred during a July 2021 online conversation between Porter and then-Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The staffer, whose identity remains undisclosed, had previously appeared intermittently in the background. Porter reiterated her frustration, stating, “You also were in my shot before that. Stay out of my shot.” The Department of Energy’s final version of the webinar excluded the exchange.

The revelation follows a recent viral clip of Porter threatening to end an interview with a California CBS News affiliate. During the encounter, she grew visibly irritated when asked about her approach to Trump voters, responding, “I don’t want to keep doing this. I’m gonna call it. Thank you,” before exiting the conversation. Porter later stated she aims to improve her treatment of staff.

Accusations of difficult leadership have persisted against Porter during her congressional tenure, alongside unrelated personal controversies. The incidents have intensified scrutiny of her suitability for statewide office as she campaigns to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.