Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Donald Trump made another attention grabbing move on Sunday, October 20, when he briefly “worked” at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania as part of his latest campaign stunt. Wearing an apron over his signature red tie, the former president was seen frying French fries and handing out meals at the drive-thru, as captured in a video shared by CNN.
The former president’s appearance at the fast-food chain wasn’t just for show, it was a pointed jab at his political rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, who has previously claimed that she worked at a fast-food restaurant while in college.
Trump has long questioned this claim, though he has not provided any evidence to dispute it. Suggesting that her story of working at the fast-food chain might not be true.
Trump’s 60-year-old rival is suspected of spreading false stories, so Trump was moved to insinuate her by pretending to work at McDonald’s.
“I’ve now worked 15 minutes longer at McDonald’s than Kamala ever did,” Trump quipped on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, October 21, as he leaned into the stunt with his typical brashness.
The 30-minute shift, described as one of Trump’s most meme-worthy campaign moments, took place during a visit to Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state in the upcoming 2024 election. It was part of Trump’s broader campaign strategy to connect with voters, often through unconventional means.
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According to CNN, McDonald’s confirmed that Derek Giacomantonio, the franchise’s owner and operator, was approached by local law enforcement about Trump’s interest in visiting, and Giacomantonio agreed. “He was proud to highlight how he and his team serve their local community and make delicious food, like our World-Famous French Fries,” McDonald’s said in a statement.
The company also reiterated its commitment to political neutrality, stating, “McDonald’s does not endorse candidates for elected office, and that remains true in the upcoming presidential election. We’re neither red nor blue—we’re gold.”
Trump McDonalds stunt, is the latest in a series of campaign moves aimed at capturing attention as he seeks to return to the White House. While some saw the stunt as a lighthearted campaign moment, others viewed it as part of his broader strategy to bolster support and generate viral moments in his bid to win the 2024 election.
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