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On Sunday, a restaurant employee patiently showed the 78-year-old Republican how to scoop fries into cartons to hand out at the front window.
The campaign stunt was intended as a jab at opponent Kamala Harris, who says she worked at a fast-food franchise in her youth
With the election just over two weeks away, former US President Donald Trump donned a black and yellow apron over his white shirt and red tie on Sunday to serve fries at a McDonald’s in the US state of Pennsylvania.
The campaign move was intended as a jab at opponent Kamala Harris, who says she worked at a fast-food franchise in her youth. Trump, a known fast food enthusiast, has repeatedly said Harris never worked at a McDonald’s while in college, an experience she talked about on the campaign trail.
“We’ve checked with McDonald’s and they are adamant that there is no record that Fake Kamala Harris ever worked there. In other words, she never worked there and has been lying about that job for years. Also, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are killing franchises, they want to end all franchises, which will destroy values and jobs. Also, remember, from me, no tip tax,” he said in a post on Truth Social.
“I don’t mind this job”
On Sunday, a restaurant employee patiently showed the 78-year-old Republican how to scoop fries into cardboard boxes to hand out at the entrance window as media gathered for the photo outside.
Trump marveled at the serving tool used to hand out the fries without picking them up: “It’s clean, it’s really nice, you never touch it.” “I’ll never forget that experience,” he said as he wrapped up a campaign stop designed to appeal to working-class voters. “It requires expertise. I’m checking out the fries.
“I don’t mind the job,” he continued, at one point asking if customers ever ask for more salt. “I love salt!” he exclaimed, also throwing some over his shoulder onto the floor, explaining that he was “superstitious”. Told by reporters that Sunday was also his opponent Harris’ 60th birthday, Trump wished her a “happy birthday.” “I think I’ll bring her flowers,” he joked. “Maybe I’ll get her fries.”
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While Trump visited McDonald’s, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris visited two churches on Sunday. Ahead of the November election, both candidates battled for votes in the most competitive states, with Harris, the US vice president, appealing to early voters in Georgia and Trump campaigning in Pennsylvania ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Harris highlighted the heroism of those who responded to Hurricane Helen, which caused death and destruction in Florida earlier this month. She contrasted her vision of America with the harsh rhetoric of the current political climate, though she did not mention Trump by name.
“At this moment in our nation, what we are seeing is that some are trying to divide us, spread hate, sow fear and create chaos,” she told thousands of congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest , Georgia.
(With information from the agency)
