Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Slams Door On Political Run

His nickname might be El Presidente, but don’t expect to see Dave Portnoy on a ballot anytime soon … ’cause the Barstool Sports founder says there’s a ZERO percent chance he ever runs for political office.

Portnoy — who is passionate about his views on social media — was asked about the possibility of getting into government on the most recent episode of “The Resilient Life” with Ryan Manion … and despite admitting he’s entertained the idea in the past, he’s adamant that’s as far as he’ll go.

“Never,” Portnoy said. “I’ve thought about it. I get so mad, but I’m a firm believer you can get a lot more done not in political office.”

“So if you’re actually trying to help people, I don’t think you want to be an elected official.”

When Manion explained she understands Portnoy’s stance, but feels change won’t ever happen unless people with “common sense” take office … he gave a pretty pessimistic response.

“But I don’t know that we’re ever going to get there,” he added.

Portnoy has been a firm supporter of former president Donald Trump throughout his own political career … and even had a one-on-one interview with him back in 2020.

He also unleashed when Joe Biden backed out of the 2024 presidential race … accusing the Democratic Party of trying to “hijack democracy.”

But one thing’s clear … no matter how fired up Portnoy gets over the current state of the country, he’s not barging onto the scene as anything more than an observer.