Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, now running for governor of the Golden State, stunned some and energized others at the California Democratic Party’s 2026 state convention Saturday when she hoisted a sign reading “F— TRUMP” before a cheering crowd.
“Yeah, that’s right, f— Trump,” Porter declared from the stage, leaning into the moment.
The former congresswoman, known nationally for her whiteboard showdowns during congressional hearings, framed the race as a direct confrontation with the former president and his influence. “Together, we’re gonna kick Trump’s a– in November,” she told attendees. “I’ll stand up to Trump and his cronies just like I did in Congress, with or without my whiteboard.”
But Porter also argued that the California governor’s race goes beyond opposition to Trump personally. “This election for governor is about more than defeating Trump,” she said. “We know what Trump is willing to do. He’s willing to kill people in the streets, to rip away healthcare, and to ruthlessly attack our democracy. But this governor’s race asks us, what are we willing to do, what is California willing to do for our democracy?”
The remarks immediately drew backlash from Republicans.
In a statement to Fox News Digital on Monday, Republican National Committee spokesman Nick Poche took aim at Porter’s campaign, mocking her convention performance. “The good news for Katie Porter is that she can pick up her medication for far less thanks to TrumpRx and all the fantastic work the President is doing to lower drug prices,” Poche said. “The bad news is her all stunts no substance campaign just came in a distant fifth, and no amount abusing her staff will change that she won’t be governor.”
this is from the california democratic party convention. former rep and CA gubenatorial hopefull katie porter is speaking.
it’s desperately sad that this woman has become such an avatar of the democratic party, but she has.
she addresses the listeners as though they were… pic.twitter.com/LD2N0ogy53
— el gato malo (@boriquagato) February 22, 2026
Should Katie Porter emphasize her anti-Trump stance in her gubernatorial campaign?
Porter’s fiery rhetoric comes as she seeks to consolidate progressive support in a crowded Democratic primary field. She recently secured a high-profile endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, a move that underscores Porter’s ties to the party’s progressive wing.
“Senator Elizabeth Warren knows what it means to fight for working families,” Porter wrote in a post on X. “Together, we’ve held the powerful accountable, put people before billionaires, and worked hard to lower costs for Americans. Grateful to my friend @ewarren for her endorsement in this race.”
Warren returned the praise.
“From the moment @katieporterca set foot in my consumer law class, I knew that she would be a warrior for working families,” Warren wrote on X. “Katie will champion the kind of bold, progressive vision that California workers and families deserve, and I’m proud to endorse her for California Governor.”
The moment at the convention is likely to become a flashpoint in the months ahead. Supporters view Porter’s blunt language as a sign of defiance in a deeply polarized political climate. Critics see it as another example of escalating rhetoric in an already heated campaign.
One thing is certain: with expletives flying and national figures weighing in, California’s governor’s race is shaping up to be anything but quiet.
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