Controversial Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, known for never shying away from stirring the pot, recently sparked a Twitter storm that left Kansas City Chiefs fans in uproar.
In response to Patrick and Brittany Mahomes showcasing a loungewear line by “SKIMS,” Portnoy seized the opportunity to inject himself into the conversation, branding the reigning MVP’s wife as “trash.”
BRITTANY MAHOLMES IS TRASH!!! WAY TO STAB TAYLOR RIGHT IN THE BACK AFTER SHE WELCOMED YOU INTO HER WORLD https://t.co/ovuDsx5wYC
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 9, 2023
While the subtext of Portnoy’s comment might be of little consequence, the unnecessary tweet drew the ire of Chiefs fans and other users on the beleaguered social media platform.
They collectively criticized “El Presidente” for his unkind words targeting one of the NFL’s most cherished football families.
Reactions to Portnoy’s post varied from anger to gleeful dogpiling on the polarizing media figure.
However, one thing was clear: Kansas City’s devoted fans weren’t willing to let the Barstool founder off the hook for disparaging the Mahomes family online.
Here are some of the notable reactions from Chiefs fans and other users who weighed in on the controversy:
