Katie Porter Campaign Distances from Influencer Behind Eric Swalwell Allegations

Katie Porter's campaign is trying to distance the California governor candidate from an influencer who made viral allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell. The campaign told CBS News that Porter and the influencer "don't have a relationship to speak of."

The influencer, Cheyenne Hunt, has both academic and political ties to Porter, who teaches at UC Irvine Law School. Hunt recently made allegations against Swalwell that went viral on social media.

Porter is currently running for California governor and facing scrutiny over any connections to the controversy. The campaign's quick response suggests they want to avoid being dragged into the social media firestorm.

The situation shows how political candidates can find themselves linked to controversies through their professional and academic networks, even when they're not directly involved.