Staff Reports
Donald Trump demonstrated once again that he has a knack for stirring the pot, this time with a side of fries. Much to the delight of his legion of supporters, Trump made a bold stop at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. He used this opportunity to dial up the heat on Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her claim to have worked at the fast-food giant during her college years. This visit wasn’t just an understated trot through the golden arches; it was a full-on Red State rally, served slightly crispy.
The motley crew gathered outside the McDonald’s couldn’t have been more enthusiastic. With Trump’s arrival, they were ready for a bit of showmanship and some fries—perhaps better than any they could ever expect from Harris’ supposed tenure in the fry station. Trump, in his classic larger-than-life style, greeted his new coworkers and made light of his impromptu service. As the former president handed out orders from the drive-thru window, he couldn’t help but jab that he had surpassed Harris’s alleged experience at McDonald’s by a good quarter of an hour. One can only imagine the look on her face if she were watching—if she was actually able to see through the fog of her own PR-induced nostalgia.
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Undoubtedly, Trump was not just flipping burgers but also flipping the narrative. His direct confrontation with Harris over her supposed employment history highlights a grave concern: the authenticity—or lack thereof—of politicians who claim to relate to the common man. While Harris has sought to present herself as a champion of the working class, Trump’s antics at McDonald’s make one wonder whether she’s just another phony politician cashing in on a fabricated backstory. After all, if flipping burgers isn’t on your résumé, why pretend it is?
During this jaw-dropping cameo, the owner of the McDonald’s did his part to lay out the rationale behind allowing the former president to “work.” He claimed it was about showcasing the quintessential American experience that one in eight Americans share: a job at McDonald’s. However, one has to wonder whether the owner was hoping for a publicity boost rather than a genuine endorsement of Trump’s observations about Harris.
Finally, in the midst of frying up some political controversy, a Brazilian woman in the drive-thru reminded everyone why they were there. Her earnest plea for Trump to save America from becoming another Brazil—complete with all its political strife—hit home. As he assured her that he aimed to make America better than ever, it became clear that Trump is more than just flipping burgers; he’s flipping the script on what it means to be a leader of the people. And if the drive-thru is any indication, it looks like many Americans are more than willing to place their orders for a bigger, better, and certainly more traditional America.
