“Biggest scumbag,” Dave Portnoy takes swipe at PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan over heated LIV merger controversy
Dave Portnoy slam PGA Tour and Jay Monahan for Saudi partnership. Outrage and ethical dilemmas discussed.
Dave Portnoy and Jay Monahan ( Image via The forward )
The PGA Tour and its Commissioner, Jay Monahan, are facing intense criticism from the 9/11 Families United, a community composed of individuals who lost their loved ones in the tragic September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The outrage stems from the recently announced partnership between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has drawn scrutiny due to the Saudi Kingdom’s alleged human rights abuses and association with the terrorist attacks.
Barstool founder and popular American blogger, Dave Portnoy, also joined the chorus of criticism directed at Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour. Portnoy took to Twitter, expressing his disdain for the Commissioner’s actions, stating, “This is why you should never lie. People may not like the truth but they’ll respect you for saying it.”
Portnoy’s words echoed the sentiments of many who felt that Monahan had used the 9/11 tragedy as a marketing tactic and had betrayed the principles of honesty and integrity. Terry Strada, Chair of the 9/11 Families United, expressed her discontent, accusing the PGA Tour and Monahan of prioritizing financial gains over honoring the memory of the victims.
The 9/11 Families United strongly rebuked Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour, contending that the partnership deal with the Saudi Arabian PIF was a betrayal of the victims’ memories.
Controversy erupts as Dave Portnoy slams PGA Tour and Jay Monahan on shocking Saudi partnership
The involvement of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom in the 9/11 attacks further fueled the families’ resentment. Out of the 19 terrorists involved, 15 were Saudi citizens. The families argue that the PGA Tour‘s association with the Saudi PIF is an affront to the victims, their families, and the principles of remembrance and justice.
They assert that the Kingdom’s past financial support of terrorism, along with their alleged human rights abuses and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, cannot be overlooked. Dave Portnoy, known for his straightforward and outspoken nature, continued to criticize Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour in the wake of the LIV Golf Union. Portnoy expressed his disbelief at Monahan’s actions, stating, “He co-opted 9/11 victims for the moral high ground.”
Portnoy’s strong words resonated with many who saw Monahan’s decision as a betrayal of the values that the PGA Tour should uphold. Portnoy’s vocal stance further fueled the ongoing debate surrounding the controversial merger and drew attention to the ethical concerns raised by the 9/11 Families United.
According to sbnation, Terry Strada condemned Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour for what she perceives as hypocrisy and greed. She accused them of utilizing the 9/11 community as a marketing tool, only to abandon their principles when a lucrative opportunity arose.
Strada believes that the PGA’s alliance with the Saudi PIF is an attempt to sanitize the Kingdom’s reputation and downplay their previous involvement in supporting terrorism.
The recent partnership between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian PIF has drawn sharp criticism from the 9/11 Families United. The families argue that the PGA Tour, under the leadership of Commissioner Jay Monahan, has prioritized financial gain over honoring the memories of the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
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