Dave Portnoy reveals his No. 1 criticism of Trump: 'It gets worse every day'

Dave Portnoy’s criticism of President Donald Trump centers on the claim that the president is “very divisive,” with Portnoy saying it “gets worse every day.” Speaking on CNN’s “The Lead” with Jake Tapper, the Barstool Sports founder reiterated his support for Trump while arguing the issue is rooted in Trump’s personality rather than, in Portnoy’s view, a single cause. Portnoy, who voted for Trump in the 2024 election, described his own divisiveness but said he wants the country “to get along.” He also has been moving further into politics, including comments on a possible bid to challenge New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Portnoy has criticized Mamdani’s platform and said he believes it would be harmful to New York City.