Dave Portnoy recently spoke openly about why he voted for Donald Trump. The founder of Barstool Sports acknowledged that his backing for the president during the November election was more of an "indictment" of the Democrats than a personal endorsement of the Republican Party.

The reason for Dave Portnoy's support for Trump, according to Barstool

The entrepreneur discussed his political beliefs and his years of backing for Trump with NPR's Steve Inskeep. The 48-year-old said that he was frequently lumped together with figures like Theo Von and Joe Rogan. "We have a male audience. For example, we may have quite different opinions on some topics," he stated.

Portnoy stated, "It's more an indictment of, I would say, the Democrats [than an] endorsement of Trump's politics," when asked about his support for Trump. "I'm pro-choice. People would probably argue that isn't a typical male viewpoint."

Who is Dave Portnoy?

Portnoy founded Barstool Sports, a media for sports and culture, and is a businessman. He bought Barstool back in 2023 after selling it in 2020. He goes by the name "El Presidente" and has 5.6 million Instagram followers and over 3 million X (previously Twitter) followers.

He also has the betting app Barstool Sportsbook. For many years, Portnoy has supported Trump. He famously remarked in 2015, "I don't care if he's a joke. I don't care if he's racist." He's sexist, and I don't give a damn. None of it matters to me. "I want him to stay in the race and I want him to win."

Portnoy's recent losses in the stock market

The founder of Barstool Sports disclosed in April that Trump's tariff declarations had disrupted global markets, causing him to lose $20 million in three days. Because of the stock market collapse following the introduction of reciprocal tariffs, he called April 8 "Orange Monday".

Nevertheless, the online celebrity maintained his support for Donald Trump and stated that, despite market fluctuations costing him 10–15% of his net worth, he did not regret casting his ballot for him.

FAQs

Who is Dave Portnoy?

Dave Portnoy is an entrepreneur and the creator of the sports and culture site Barstool Sports. He also has a reputation for his One Bite Pizza reviews.

What is Dave Portnoy's net worth?

Celebritynetworth.com estimates Dave Portnoy's net worth to be $150 million.

How did Dave Portnoy purchase Barstool for just $1?

Dave Portnoy repurchased Barstool Sports for $1 and some non-compete and other limiting agreements after selling it to Penn Entertainment, a casino and online betting business, for $550 million.

Read Also: Kuldeep Yadav and Ranji Standout Miss Out as Gambhir Urged to Make Bold Shubman Gill Selection for India vs England

HOW DID YOU LIKE THIS ARTICLE? CHOOSE YOUR EMOTICON!