Portnoy declines Trump administration role, questions Musk's multitasking

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and an early supporter of Donald Trump, disclosed that he received an offer to join the Trump administration's Commerce Department under Secretary Howard Lutnick. The proposal included a condition that Portnoy would need to step back from running Barstool, which he found unacceptable. He described the interaction as 'weird,' noting that after initially expressing interest, he never received a follow-up from the administration regarding the next steps. In a related commentary, Portnoy questioned how Elon Musk manages his responsibilities as Secretary of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while overseeing Tesla and other ventures. Portnoy's support for Trump and his criticisms of the Democratic Party continue to be a significant part of his public persona. The call about the government position occurred a couple of months ago but did not lead to further discussions.