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A fundraising email from California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter has stirred controversy due to its explicit jab at former President Trump, especially following an incident where a gunman targeted Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The email, provocatively titled “F—k Trump,” recapped remarks Porter delivered at the California Democratic Party Convention in February. During her speech, she brandished a sign emblazoned with the same blunt message.
“I’m Katie Porter. Many of you might remember me as the ‘whiteboard lady’ who held CEOs and billionaires accountable in Congress,” the email began. It was distributed by the progressive group LeftNet and included a link for campaign contributions.
“Today, I want to kick things off with a straightforward, impactful statement we can all agree on. Say it with me. Ready, 1 … 2 … 3 … F—k Trump.
“That’s right, F—k Trump. Together, we’re going to defeat Trump in November and halt his advances,” it concluded.
Porter, one of many Democrats running for California governor, was accused of sending a fundraising email titled “F– Trump” shortly after the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Conservative political commentator Bethany Mandel shot back after seeing the email.
“Imagine Barack Obama surviving three assassination attempts and 18 hours later, a Republican sent a fundraising email like this,” she wrote on X.
“Appalling. Utterly appalling,” one commenter replied.
“Completely deranged,” another added.
Porter’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment from The California Post.
Porter is best known for delivering intense grillings at congressional hearings. In the governor’s race, she has attempted to embrace a reputation of being the toughest fighter against Trump, including through the use of profane language.
She has used the “F—k Trump” messaging throughout her campaign, including earlier this month, when one individual complained that her campaign kept texting the insult to potential supporters.
“Stop doing stuff for attention, stop making your campaign all about swearing at Trump,” the critic wrote. “I want to know what a candidate will do for California.”
Porter was considered one of three Democratic frontrunners in the race but has slipped following a surge by Xavier Becerra, after disgraced Congressman Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign amid sexual assault allegations.