UPDATE: Dave Portnoy slams 6ABC for ‘bait and switch’ interview after antisemitism fallout at Philly bar
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is publicly criticizing Philadelphia’s 6ABC Action News, alleging the station misrepresented his interview regarding an antisemitic incident at Barstool Sansom Street, a bar affiliated with his brand.
The controversy began when a group of patrons at Barstool Sansom Street ordered bottle service accompanied by a sign displaying an antisemitic message.
The incident led to widespread condemnation, including from Portnoy himself, who expressed outrage and took immediate action by firing the staff involved and proposing educational measures for the patrons responsible.
In the aftermath, 6ABC requested an interview with Portnoy to discuss the incident. However, Portnoy claims the interview took an unexpected turn when the reporter suggested that Barstool Sports and Portnoy’s leadership contributed to a culture fostering such behavior.
Portnoy shared a video clip of the interview on social media, expressing his frustration and labeling the interaction a “bait and switch.”
So @6abc begged me to do an interview about the incident at our bar. Since it was local I agreed. Then the reporter tried to say Barstool and I and white men were responsible for the incident. Austin started recording once it got contentious pic.twitter.com/ug8CX83HHp
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 5, 2025
