During an unconventional campaign stop in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump brought politics to the fry station at McDonald’s. Wearing an apron over his suit, the Republican presidential nominee took the opportunity to highlight Kamala Harris ’ longstanding claim that she had worked at the fast-food chain during her college days. With reporters and aides from his campaign gathered around, Trump was given a quick lesson in fry-making, enthusiastically dunking fries into hot oil, salting them, and placing them in boxes.
A known fan of McDonald's , Trump seemed amused by the process and remarked that he didn’t even need to touch the fries with his hands, showing his surprise at how easy it was. He also commented that it actually required a great deal of skill to do the job both quickly and correctly, clearly enjoying his time behind the counter.
This impromptu shift was more than a light-hearted moment. With Election Day drawing near, it served as a calculated jab at Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who had previously mentioned her McDonald's job from her college years—a story Trump has repeatedly questioned, even giving her the nickname "Lyin' Kamala." Trump took the opportunity to claim that his time working the fry station that day had lasted longer than Harris’ stint during her college years, boasting that he had worked fifteen minutes more. He added how much he loved McDonald's, jobs, and seeing good work done.
After his time behind the fryers, Trump continued to engage with the public, moving to the drive-thru window for an impromptu press conference. When asked what message he had for Kamala Harris on her 60th birthday, which coincidentally fell on that day, he humorously suggested he might get her some flowers. The campaign event was part of a broader strategy to keep Harris’ McDonald’s story in the public eye, with Trump repeatedly questioning the legitimacy of her claims. He even joked that he could spend all day at the fry station, poking fun at the idea that Harris had done the same during her summer job.
As the event wound down, Trump’s aides reminded him of the next campaign stop. Before leaving, he made a final comment, noting how unusual it was to hold a news conference in such a setting. Despite dodging questions about his stance on minimum wage policies, he did take a moment to praise the McDonald's crew for their hard work, calling their process a "beautiful" one. However, he stopped short of indicating whether his presidency would support wage increases for fast-food workers.
Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania demonstrated how, in his campaign, even a fast-food chain could be turned into a political arena.
Here's how social media reacted to Trump's shenanigans:
A known fan of McDonald's , Trump seemed amused by the process and remarked that he didn’t even need to touch the fries with his hands, showing his surprise at how easy it was. He also commented that it actually required a great deal of skill to do the job both quickly and correctly, clearly enjoying his time behind the counter.
This impromptu shift was more than a light-hearted moment. With Election Day drawing near, it served as a calculated jab at Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who had previously mentioned her McDonald's job from her college years—a story Trump has repeatedly questioned, even giving her the nickname "Lyin' Kamala." Trump took the opportunity to claim that his time working the fry station that day had lasted longer than Harris’ stint during her college years, boasting that he had worked fifteen minutes more. He added how much he loved McDonald's, jobs, and seeing good work done.
After his time behind the fryers, Trump continued to engage with the public, moving to the drive-thru window for an impromptu press conference. When asked what message he had for Kamala Harris on her 60th birthday, which coincidentally fell on that day, he humorously suggested he might get her some flowers. The campaign event was part of a broader strategy to keep Harris’ McDonald’s story in the public eye, with Trump repeatedly questioning the legitimacy of her claims. He even joked that he could spend all day at the fry station, poking fun at the idea that Harris had done the same during her summer job.
As the event wound down, Trump’s aides reminded him of the next campaign stop. Before leaving, he made a final comment, noting how unusual it was to hold a news conference in such a setting. Despite dodging questions about his stance on minimum wage policies, he did take a moment to praise the McDonald's crew for their hard work, calling their process a "beautiful" one. However, he stopped short of indicating whether his presidency would support wage increases for fast-food workers.
Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania demonstrated how, in his campaign, even a fast-food chain could be turned into a political arena.
Here's how social media reacted to Trump's shenanigans:
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— Pericles 'Perry' Abbasi (@ElectionLegal) October 20, 2024
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Fries hot pic.twitter.com/y20TJM8q5P
Employee of the month😂 pic.twitter.com/bv7QhbQwRe
— JESSE JAMES (@1bigJawBone) October 20, 2024
How it started: How it’s going: pic.twitter.com/r6udfCDIsI
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) October 20, 2024
Under Gov Walz. https://t.co/Obb8PmY69s
— Just Loki (@LokiJulianus) October 20, 2024
Donald Trump is not simply a populist, he is the apotheosis of Pop Art. pic.twitter.com/X3JEnkIL4H
— John Dee (@iohndee) October 20, 2024
— The Drunk Republican (@DrunkRepub) October 20, 2024
Buy McDonald’s… pic.twitter.com/NFCzaTVwUi
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) October 20, 2024
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