Dave Portnoy Claims He Was Offered Role in Trump Administration

The Barstool Sports founder says he was approached for a Commerce Department job but would have had to step down from leading his company.

Dave Portnoy revealed on his podcast that he was contacted months ago about a potential role in the U.S. Commerce Department under Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Portnoy stated that accepting the position would have required him to give up his leadership role at Barstool Sports, which he ultimately did not pursue.
The White House never followed up on the initial outreach, which Portnoy described as unusual and left him questioning the seriousness of the offer.
Portnoy compared his situation to Elon Musk's ability to manage multiple companies while working on government initiatives, expressing skepticism about balancing such responsibilities.
A vocal supporter of Donald Trump, Portnoy has a history of controversial statements and actions, including a past interview with Trump during his first term.