Katie Porter: A Political Storm in a Teacup

Katie Porter, a prominent figure in California politics, has faced some serious heat lately. Her ex-husband, Matthew Hoffman, has some strong words to say about her. He thinks she's not the best choice for governor. He says she's a "master manipulator" and that her behavior in politics is quite problematic. Hoffman points to several incidents where Porter has shown a volatile temper. For instance, there's a video of her yelling at a staffer during a Zoom call. She told the staffer to "get out of my f---ing shot. " This kind of behavior, according to Hoffman, is not isolated. He claims she has a history of treating people poorly, both staffers and journalists. Porter's campaign for governor has been rocky. She had a public clash with a CBS journalist, Julie Watts. Porter accused the reporter of being "unnecessarily argumentative. " Hoffman thinks this was a simple question that Porter could have handled better. He believes she should have focused on building bridges and working together. Hoffman also mentioned that Porter has had issues with other political figures, including Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff. He finds it amusing that Porter claims her loss in the California Senate primary was due to a rigged election. Hoffman says it's just politics as usual. The divorce between Porter and Hoffman was not pleasant. There were restraining orders and police involvement. Hoffman claims Porter was abusive, both verbally and physically. He says she would call him names and even threw a pot of hot mashed potatoes on his head. Porter, on the other hand, has portrayed herself as a victim of domestic violence. Despite their troubled past, Hoffman and Porter co-parent their three children. Hoffman lives in Oregon now and sees his kids through FaceTime. He tries to avoid Porter but talks to her when it's about the kids. Porter is running for governor, promising hope and grit. However, her ex-husband's revelations might make voters think twice. It's clear that Porter's personal and political life is far from smooth sailing.