Thu Apr 10 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Barstool Founder Portnoy Says He’d Consider Supporting Democrats if Economy Doesn’t Improve

**NEW YORK** – Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a prominent Trump supporter, declared he would consider voting Democrat in the 2026 midterms if the current economic downturn continues. Portnoy, who has publicly attributed a significant portion of his estimated $20 million in recent market losses to President Trump’s tariffs, stated that while he’s willing to give the president time, the economy remains paramount.

Portnoy, whose influence helped sway young male voters towards Trump in the 2024 election, has openly criticized the president’s “Liberation Day” import taxes, calling the start of the week “Orange Monday.” Despite his financial losses and admitting he wasn’t previously a “crazy MAGA guy,” he maintains that he’s giving Trump time to prove his economic policies will work. He pointed to the market’s positive reaction to even false rumors of tariff postponements, suggesting that clearer communication from the White House could alleviate market anxieties.

However, Portnoy unequivocally stated that he would “absolutely” consider supporting Democrats if the market fails to rebound by the 2026 midterms. He cited the economy as the overriding issue for voters, and indicated that while he voted for and supports Trump, his voting decisions aren’t strictly partisan. He also noted that his primarily young male audience remains largely supportive of Trump, attributing this to perceived intolerance on the left. This marks another instance of Portnoy publicly criticizing the Trump administration, following previous comments regarding security breaches in the White House.

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