Overview

• In a Fox News Digital interview in New York, Dave Portnoy said any decision to fire staff for slandering Charlie Kirk would be handled individually.
• Portnoy confirmed a Texas Tech affiliate intern was removed after posting condolences from a Barstool-branded account, which he said broke a no-politics policy for interns.
• He emphasized the restriction applies to interns running brand accounts, reiterating it is “day 1” guidance, and he castigated the student for publicly attacking the company.
• Portnoy noted Barstool has previously dismissed employees for insensitive remarks, while other employers including the Carolina Panthers, MSNBC, Nasdaq, the Pentagon, and DHS have also taken action over Kirk-related posts.
• Authorities have identified the alleged shooter as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who remains in custody facing aggravated murder and related charges.