Suspended Temple student Mo Khan (credit: Khan's GiveSendGo page).
In the latest development of the controversy surrounding an antisemitic sign displayed at Barstool Sports' Philadelphia bar, founder Dave Portnoy has publicly denounced Temple University student Mohammed Adnan Khan's recent statements and fundraising efforts.
The incident began when a video surfaced showing a sign reading "F--- the Jews" during bottle service at Barstool Sansom Street. Portnoy, who is Jewish, responded with outrage, firing the two waitresses involved and initially offering to fund an educational trip to Auschwitz for those responsible, aiming to turn the incident into a teachable moment.
However, after Khan released a video on social media denying involvement and launching a GiveSendGo fundraiser titled "Justice for Mohammed Adnan Khan," Portnoy rescinded the offer.
https://t.co/19v84wqOVo
Raising funds for any necessary reason, I’d appreciate any support in any form including reposts or likes. I appreciate everyone’s support, moral or financial #❤️ pic.twitter.com/XQu0nZ6kci
As of Wednesday morning, Khan had raised more than $11,000 through the fundraiser. He set a goal of $25,000.
In his video, Khan claimed he was acting as a "citizen journalist" and criticized Portnoy for allegedly sensationalizing the incident. Khan, 21, also stated that he had suffered personal consequences, including suspension from Temple University and loss of an internship.
Mo Kahn is an anti semitic coward and liar. End of story. pic.twitter.com/G0UWNi75Gd
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 7, 2025
Portnoy responded on X (formerly Twitter), calling Khan a "flat liar" and asserting that Khan had initially taken responsibility during a phone call. Portnoy accused Khan of attempting to profit from the situation and emphasized that the act was one of "pure hate."
Portnoy has continued to use the power of his social media platform to further point out things that may not shed Khan in a good light.
The Barstool founder made two additional posts, one showing Khan throwing water on a sleeping homeless man and another with audio of Khan trying to recruit women to take part in a business that he describes as a combination of the platforms TikTok and Only Fans.
Temple University confirmed Khan's interim suspension and stated that any additional students involved would face disciplinary action, including possible expulsion.
"In the strongest terms possible, let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent. It has no place at Temple and acts of hatred and discrimination against any person or persons are not tolerated at this university," read a statement issued by Temple president John Fry. "Any additional students who are found to be involved will face strict disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code, up to and including expulsion. I know that incidents like this do not represent our community and its values. Thank you for your support and continued commitment to ensuring that Temple provides a safe and welcoming environment to all its students, faculty, staff and neighbors."
Khan's fraternity at Temple, Kappa Delta Rho, also issued a statement saying, "We do not condone, support, or tolerate any language, behavior, or social media activity that promotes hate or discrimination of any kind."
Khan gave an interview Tuesday to Stew Peters, who hosts a blatantly antisemitic show on the platform Rumble. In the interview, Khan agreed with Peters that Portnoy's actions, clapping back against Khan, were an act of "Jewish Supremacy."
"It goes to show how much control one group can have on any one person's career," Khan said while agreeing with Peters. "I've seen arguments where if the signs said 'F---- the Muslims,' 'F---- the Blacks' or 'F---- the Christians' - the impact that those signs would have had wouldn't be anywhere near the impact that this sign had. ... Just to put it into perspective, they are completely uprooting and annihilating one individual based off of pretty much nothing. If that doesn't show some kind of supremacy ... then I don't know what else counts as supremacy."
Philly Daily has reached out to Temple University for further comment after these comments by Khan. We will update this story when the University responds.
