Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Threatens To Enter Politics As Mamdani Rises

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy suggested during a Monday interview that he is currently weighing entering into politics. Portnoy, also known as “El Presidente,” claimed during an appearance on Fox News’ “Jesse…

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