Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump recently made headlines for adding a new feather to his cap: flipping burgers at McDonald’s, and by extension, somehow proving he’s got more fast-food experience than Vice President Kamala Harris. As he donned his white shirt, iconic red tie, and a bright yellow apron at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, Trump took to the fryers and drive-thru window, leaving no doubt that he’s more than just a fan of the Golden Arches—he’s a self-proclaimed fry master.
Trump’s fast-food adventure wasn’t just an opportunity to indulge in his favorite fries. It was a clever jab at Harris, who has claimed to have worked at a McDonald’s in the ’80s, though evidence supporting that claim remains as elusive as Harris’s approval ratings. During his visit, Trump wasted no time establishing that he had already surpassed any potential burger-flipping record she might hold, quipping that he has more experience in mere minutes than Harris has had in years. Talk about serving up a side of shade!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2024
Diving into the “October surp-fries,” Trump engaged the delighted customers outside the drive-thru, showcasing his magnetic personality and a penchant for good food. With customers beaming, he praised McDonald’s as one of the best franchises, while casting doubt on Harris’s credentials. While he deftly managed the fryer, Trump noted the commonality of medium fries, an apparent revelation that did nothing but prove he was, in fact, cooking with gas—in more ways than one.
His humorous and light-hearted demeanor during the visit was a stark contrast to the usual political bluster. He chuckled about his germophobia while ensuring that the fries were served without human contamination, citing the magical properties of salt as a key ingredient. Handing out food with a grin, he mused about how he could do this job all day, all while reminding everyone that this fast-food stint was on him—a billionaire bringing joy to the common man… with fries.
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/rA5FwAQWFy
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2024
Predictably, Trump’s antics didn’t come without backlash from the Harris campaign, which apostrophized Trump’s enthusiasm as mere exploitation of the working class. They insisted that the trip was a staged photo op and that Trump fails to understand the plight of everyday workers. But considering Harris’s own questionable claims of service, their argument about standing up for workers must feel a bit like bringing a spoon to a knife fight.
In the end, while Harris can boast about her “record” of support for workers and “experience,” Trump has proven that he’s already been flipping more burgers than she allegedly ever has. For America’s fast-food patrons, choosing between a burger-flipping billionaire and a vice president with a flimsy resume may just be the choice between a Big Mac and a half-baked filet-o-lie.
