Dave Portnoy Says Trump Administration Offered Him Commerce Department Role

The Barstool Sports founder claims he was approached for a government position but declined due to a requirement to step down as CEO.

Dave Portnoy revealed he was offered a role in the Department of Commerce under Secretary Howard Lutnick in the Trump administration.
He stated that accepting the job would have required him to relinquish control of Barstool Sports, which he was unwilling to do.
Portnoy described the outreach as 'weird,' noting the government never followed up after the initial call gauging his interest.
He questioned how Elon Musk manages his duties as Tesla CEO while working on the federal Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Portnoy, a vocal Trump supporter, has previously faced controversies in both his personal and professional life, including issues with gambling regulations and past allegations of misconduct.