Pizza guy dave portnoy panics, blames trump over stock market fluctuation

PALM BEACH, FL — President Donald J. Trump publicly distanced himself from recent stock market volatility Tuesday, arguing in a social media post that current financial conditions stem from the policies of President Joe Biden, not his own.

However, investor and media figure Dave Portnoy pushed back, stating the market now reflects Trump’s early term performance.

In a post made on Truth Social, Trump said, “This is Biden’s Stock Market, not Trump’s. I didn’t take over until January 20th.” He cited the delayed impact of tariffs and a lingering economic “overhang” from Biden’s administration as obstacles to market recovery, adding, “Our Country will boom… but we have to get rid of the Biden ‘Overhang.’”

Key Points

Trump claims current market reflects Biden-era policies and not his own administration.
Dave Portnoy says stock declines are tied to Trump’s first 100 days.
Trump emphasizes patience as tariffs and economic shifts take effect.

Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and a vocal market commentator, responded on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The stock market is a direct reflection of Trump’s 1st 100 days in office… this is his market not Biden’s.” His comments come amid mounting investor anxiety and a turbulent April for equities.

The disagreement highlights growing friction among right-leaning figures over accountability as financial markets adjust to the new administration’s early policies. Trump has placed emphasis on anticipated benefits from new tariffs and a reshoring of companies to U.S. soil, while Portnoy urged that current results reflect Trump’s responsibility.

Despite Trump’s claim that “companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers,” current economic data on manufacturing expansion or corporate relocation trends remains inconclusive.

Market sentiment shifts amid administration transition

Trump’s assertion that the economic downturn has “NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS” underscores his attempt to reframe the narrative. While he asked followers to “BE PATIENT,” market analysts note that such transitions often bring uncertainty, regardless of administration.

Portnoy, who has frequently weighed in on financial matters with a populist tone, seemed to reflect growing frustration among retail investors watching markets underperform expectations. His remarks have amplified an online debate over how long Trump can deflect market responsibility.

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