# Becerra's Poll Lead Faces Scrutiny After Interview Gaffe

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-05-13T16:56:25+00:00
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Becerras Governor Bid Stumbles: Awkward Interview Sparks Criticism In a recent poll, Xavier Becerra leads the California governors race, but his campaign faces a challenge after an awkward KTLA interview. The reporter pressed Becerra on the interviews nature, leading to a heated exchange that went viral. Critics, including conservatives, rivals, and prominent Democrats, slammed Becerras response as pathetic. Major outlets highlighted the incident, questioning Becerras ability to handle tough questions. As the primary approaches, Becerras momentum may be threatened by this controversial interview. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a3fc9b0b22ce1c4

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