Dave Portnoy, an internet personality, has become pizza’s kingmaker
His controversial ratings have brought attention to what makes a good slice
He has a mansion in Florida and millions of Twitter followers. He rails against Dr Fauci, the White House’s former chief medical adviser, on Fox News and has been accused of misogyny and sexual misconduct, which he denies. Dave Portnoy (pictured) has crafted his persona in the image of the former president. He even calls himself “el presidente”.
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