"I absolutely understand that I could have been better in those moments, Porter said Tuesday during a Zoom call hosted by the progressive Working Families Party, according to The New York Times. I'm going to hold myself to that standard, to do better and to acknowledge that I fell short."
"What I did to that staffer was wrong. I've acknowledged it to her in that moment, and I'm acknowledging it now."
"I think people who know me know I can be tough, but I need to do a better job expressing appreciation for the amazing work that my team does."
California Democrat Katie Porter faced fallout after two viral videos showed her laughing off a reporter's question about Republican voters, threatening to walk out of an on-air interview, and cursing at an aide during a 2021 recording. Porter admitted she fell short in those moments, apologized to the staffer, and said she will hold herself to a higher standard. The footage, first released by CBS Sacramento and Politico, has prompted renewed scrutiny of her temperament and leadership style as she remains a prominent contender to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom. Porter said she will continue fighting for California while working to better express appreciation for her team.
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