US EditionCalifornia governor candidate Katie Porter cuts off interview after testy Trump exchange
Porter, trailing by six points in a key poll, ended a CBS interview after being pressed on winning support from 40% of California voters who backed Trump in 2024.
- Katie Porter, a candidate for Governor of California, had a tense exchange with CBS reporter Julie Watts during an interview about Trump voters, stating she wouldn't need their support against a Republican candidate.
- Democratic rivals criticized Porter for her remarks, suggesting a need for transparency and accountability from candidates during interviews.
- During the interview, Porter expressed frustration over follow-up questions regarding Trump voters.
- Although Porter suggested terminating the interview, it continued for another 20 minutes, as confirmed by CBS News.
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