This weekend, Taylor Swift delighted Dave Portnoy with an unexpected gift — a heartfelt letter expressing her gratitude for his unwavering support.
The letter, handwritten by Taylor herself, was delivered by her brother, Austin, directly to the Barstool Sports founder right before he attended the Eras Tour concert in Miami on Saturday night.
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Portnoy, brimming with enthusiasm, shared the letter on Instagram through his “BFFs” podcast, captioning it with, “What an incredible present from @taylorswift to @stoolpresidente at last night’s Eras Tour.”
On the front of the elegant white envelope, Taylor had written “Dave!” with a star doodled next to his name, and a green wax seal adorned the back, showcasing her lucky number 13.
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In her note, Taylor expressed her joy that Dave was able to attend her performance that Saturday and thanked him “for being so loyal, so supportive, and for having my back when many others didn’t.”
This reference seemed to hint at some criticism she faced in September when she endorsed Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election.
During that period, Portnoy publicly defended Taylor despite having previously endorsed former President Trump.
As the king of the Swifties, people are inquiring what my thoughts are on her endorsement of Kamala. Honestly, it doesn’t bother me at all. Individuals can vote however they wish in this country, and someone’s voting choice will never alter my view of them. I may vote differently, but that’s their prerogative.
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 11, 2024
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He conveyed a message on “X,” stating that people are free to vote however they choose, and he won’t change his perspective of them, affirming “to each their own.”
It appears that Dave and Taylor are on the path to forming a lasting friendship.