Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to take on a new role as a McDonald’s fry cook, embracing his well-documented love of fast food. This surprising announcement was first reported by CNN’s Kristen Holmes, who shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating that a source close to the former president had provided the juicy details. According to the source, Trump is set to visit a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania this Sunday, where he’ll spend time “working the fry cooker.”
Holmes noted that Trump’s decision to take up the fryer spatula might also be an attempt to cast doubt on Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim of past McDonald’s employment. Trump has previously questioned Harris’s experience with the chain, raising the topic at rallies in Arizona and Pennsylvania just last month. At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump mused to the crowd about working at McDonald’s, saying he’d enjoy “working the french fry job for about a half an hour” to see how it’s done.
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The fast-food-focused stunt seems to be part of Trump’s larger campaign strategy, appealing to everyday Americans by associating himself with a favorite brand. After news of Trump’s upcoming shift hit the headlines, his spokesperson, Steven Cheung, challenged Harris’s team, questioning why her campaign hasn’t provided evidence of her time at McDonald’s. Harris responded with a statement that she did indeed work at one of the chain’s California locations during the 1980s, citing it as one of her earliest jobs.
Trump’s latest move has sparked buzz and speculation about his intentions. While some see it as a lighthearted attempt to connect with voters, others perceive it as an indirect swipe at Harris. Whatever the motive, Trump’s upcoming McDonald’s appearance seems likely to attract attention and stir up more conversation on the campaign trail.
