Portnoy Sees Opportunity to Build News Outlet Amid Waning Trust in Traditional Media

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy believes he has built up enough trust with his loyal fanbase that he could build a powerful and successful news outlet due to many Americans' distrust of traditional media. Young people in particular have shown a preference for alternative voices like Portnoy, who has established a reputation as a straight-shooting and unapologetic commentator. This phenomenon is attributed to the loss of faith in mainstream journalism among the younger generation.