Dave Portnoy Revokes Auschwitz Offer Following Antisemitic Incident Involving Barstool Sports

On Monday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced that he had rescinded his offer of a so-called “teachable moment” to one of the individuals linked to an antisemitic sign displayed at one of the company’s bars. This decision comes after a video featuring the offensive sign gained widespread attention on social media over the weekend.

The sign, which read “f— the Jews,” unleashed a wave of backlash, prompting Portnoy to suggest sending those responsible to Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp located in Poland, to educate them on the Holocaust.

Recent Developments in the Controversy

In an explanatory video, Portnoy clarified the latest developments regarding the incident. He stated that he had spoken with two of the individuals involved, and both reportedly accepted responsibility for their actions. However, Portnoy highlighted that Mo Kahn, identified as one of the men, publicly distanced himself from the incident via a lengthy Instagram post.

Kahn’s statement portrayed him as an innocent bystander who documented the event as a “citizen journalist.” He claimed that since the video went viral, he has faced severe safety threats. In a bid to clarify his stance, Kahn expressed his disdain for hate in all its forms and emphasized a hope for productive dialogue to arise from this situation.

Claims and Accountability

During his conversation with Portnoy, Kahn claimed he felt coerced into accepting blame for actions he said he did not commit. Portnoy recounted the exchange, expressing his disbelief at Kahn’s assertions.

Portnoy confronted Kahn regarding his own role in disseminating the video, saying “Hey, a–hole, you f—ing uploaded this to Instagram. I didn’t put your f—ing name out there. Other people got it because you uploaded it to Instagram.” Kahn maintained his innocence, stating that he would never engage in such behavior. Portnoy pressed on, pointing out that he had received numerous direct messages linking Kahn to past antisemitic jokes.

The Fallout

Further complicating matters, Kahn declined to address another alleged antisemitic post attributed to him. This left Portnoy perplexed regarding the situation and Kahn’s reasoning.

“I’m like trying to make this a teachable moment, throw a lifeline to a kid, and he’s like, ‘Well, I already got suspended from Temple’ because you got a ‘f— the Jews’ sign at a bar and posted it on social media,” Portnoy recounted. He emphasized the importance of understanding the consequences of one’s actions and suggested that perhaps Kahn could benefit from a visit to Poland.

Portnoy’s Decision to Withdraw the Offer

Ultimately, Portnoy decided against sending Kahn to Auschwitz after reconsidering the context of the incident. He expressed his frustration, stating, “F—, I’m sorry, man. I tried to throw you a lifeline and make something out of this, and now you’re a ‘citizen journalist’? You’ve had nothing to do with it? Buddy, you’ve uploaded a video with a sign ‘f— the Jews,’ and everyone laughed.”

The fallout from this incident has drawn widespread media attention, with Fox News Digital attempting to contact Kahn for further comment. Notably, multiple posts from Kahn’s social media accounts appear to have been deleted since the controversy erupted.

Investigations Underway

In a related development, local law enforcement authorities reported that they are actively gathering information about the incident. The Philadelphia police are now monitoring the situation as it continues to evolve in the public eye.

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