Katie Porter filmed frustrated by staff over studio lights
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A newly surfaced video shows California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter appearing frustrated with staffers over the studio’s bright lighting, the third controversial video involving the former lawmaker to emerge in just a week.
The clip, believed to be from 2021 and has circulated widely on social media, shows then-US Representative Porter on a Zoom call complaining about the harsh studio lighting before a television interview.
“Oh, yeah, that’s why I didn’t want to do it – I need the lights off, the lights bright,” Porter says to someone in the room. “I’m really sorry, but I’m about to continue. Bernard, I need you to turn this off. …These are killing me.”
Returning to the Zoom, she said, “Wait a second, everyone!”
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A newly surfaced video shows California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter appearing frustrated with staffers in the bright studio lighting, marking the third controversial video surrounding the former lawmaker to emerge in just a week. (X/@TorunnSinclair)
Someone can be heard speaking in the background, to which Porter responds, “Yes, yes, we should have!”
Moments later, Porter’s tone becomes less light as the lights go out completely.
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“OK, everyone, I’m… not that dark,” she said.
Porter, visibly agitated as she looks around the room, then turns off her computer’s camera and microphone for about 20 seconds before reappearing in another room.
Rep. Katie Porter, Democrat of California, speaks during the Fair Majority Supreme Court press conference, June 22, 2023, in Washington, DC (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Just Majority)
“OK, everyone. I’m sorry. I’m in a TV studio getting ready to go on Cuomo,” Porter said in the video. “And so, I had all these studio lights on me, and I couldn’t see myself or see you guys.”
The resurfaced clip comes as Porter faces increased scrutiny after two other viral videos surfaced earlier this week.
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On Tuesday, Porter went viral after a clip of an interview showed her repeatedly lashing out at a reporter and attempting to end the conversation.
A second video, obtained by Politico and published Wednesday, showed Porter berating a staff member during a video call in 2021 after the individual accidentally walked into his photo.
In the clip, Porter is seen speaking with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about energy and climate issues. At one point, a staff member walks into frame, prompting Porter to yell, “Get out of my fucking shot!”
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Katie Porter did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Greg Wehner of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
