California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter accused rival Tom Steyer of leaking a damaging video showing her berating a staffer during a CNN interview. Host Dana Bash fact-checked the claim, stating CNN had no evidence supporting Porter’s allegation. Steyer’s campaign denied involvement, calling the accusation a deflection from Porter’s own controversies.
Porter’s campaign has faced challenges, including her combative style and internal Democratic party tensions. A recent debate highlighted her struggles to gain broader institutional support, despite her grassroots popularity. The leaked video, which surfaced in October, has become a focal point in the race, with Porter warning that Democratic infighting could harm the party’s chances in the jungle primary.