Dave Portnoy Slams Democrat Leadership for 'Hijacking' Democracy Amid Biden's Withdrawal

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy vehemently criticized the timing of President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, accusing Democrat leadership of attempting to manipulate the democratic process.

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Dave Portnoy Slams Democrat Leadership for 'Hijacking' Democracy Amid Biden's Withdrawal

Dave Portnoy, the outspoken founder of Barstool Sports, has unleashed a scathing attack on Democrat leadership for their handling of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. In a fiery video posted to X, Portnoy condemned the decision to withdraw as "the right move" but criticized the timing of it, alleging that the party was attempting to "hijack" democracy.

Portnoy expressed dismay over the timing of Biden's withdrawal, questioning why the Democrats had waited so long to confront concerns about his mental fitness. "They whacked Joe when the powers that be sent him out for that debate with Trump," he said. "They knew what we've known forever... that he was a lettuce head, a vegetable."

Dave Portnoy Slams Democrat Leadership for 'Hijacking' Democracy Amid Biden's Withdrawal

He went on to criticize the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, claiming that the Democrats were attempting to hand-pick Biden's replacement rather than allowing voters to make their decision. "How they waited this long is insanity, and they're trying to hijack, basically, democracy," he said. "They're not letting people vote."

Portnoy also questioned the rationale behind Biden's decision to withdraw but remain in office. "It's insane," he said. "He doubled down on his claim in a series of posts on X, calling it 'insane and calculated.'"

Dave Portnoy Slams Democrat Leadership for 'Hijacking' Democracy Amid Biden's Withdrawal

Biden, 81, announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, citing concerns about his age and the best interests of the country. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president," he said. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interests of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term."

In a series of tweets and interactions, Portnoy reiterated his position, arguing that the Democrats had been aware of Biden's cognitive decline for some time but had chosen to conceal it until it became politically expedient. He also questioned the motive behind keeping Biden in office despite his perceived incapacity, suggesting that it was merely a power play by the party establishment.

Portnoy's comments have sparked a heated debate on social media, with some agreeing with his assessment and others criticizing him for politicizing the issue. However, his remarks have shed light on a growing concern among some Americans about the transparency and fairness of the political process.