Taylor Swift made a heartfelt gesture to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during her Eras Tour in Miami on Saturday, sending a handwritten letter delivered personally by her brother, Austin Swift. Portnoy, host of the popular “BFFs” podcast, shared the touching moment on social media, showing the note that the “Cruel Summer” singer had penned ahead of the concert.
In the note, Swift expressed her gratitude, writing, “Dave, I’m so happy to have you at the show tonight! I wanted to say thank you for always being so supportive, so loyal, and for having my back when a lot of people didn’t.” The letter, adorned with her signature wax seal featuring her lucky number 13, was a token of appreciation for Portnoy’s consistent support.
Portnoy, who had publicly defended Swift following her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, was thrilled by the gesture. He shared his excitement with fans, revealing how much the note meant to him. “Not everyone agrees on every issue, but being a Swiftie is about love and support,” he said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing his admiration for Swift despite political differences.
Portnoy had a memorable night at the concert, meeting Swift’s brother Austin and her mother, Andrea, though he didn’t meet Taylor herself. He reflected that the handwritten note held more significance to him than meeting the star in person, saying it showed that she took time out of her busy schedule to acknowledge him.
The gesture was especially meaningful after Portnoy initially thought he had been overlooked for a personal invite to the concert. Last month, Swift had sparked mixed reactions when she endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Instagram, but Portnoy stood by her, stating that people are free to vote however they choose, and it wouldn’t affect his admiration for the singer.
