Donald Trump Dons Apron for a Campaign Stop at McDonald’s
In a campaign stop full of theatrics, former President Donald Trump took a unique approach to connect with voters in Pennsylvania, by serving french fries at a McDonald’s restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose. Dressed in a black-and-yellow apron over his usual white shirt and red tie, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee spent Sunday interacting with drive-through customers in a move aimed to appeal to working-class voters.
This visit wasn’t just a typical campaign appearance. Instead, it came loaded with subtle jabs at his opponent, Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Trump playfully questioned Harris’s past claims of working at a McDonald’s in her youth, suggesting without evidence that she had never experienced the burger-frying world she spoke of.
While engaging with McDonald’s employees, who taught the 78-year-old Republican how to properly scoop french fries into cartons, Trump marveled at the efficiency and cleanliness of the serving tools, remarking that the process was "really nice" and hygienic. "I’ll never forget this experience," Trump quipped, underscoring the complexity of the seemingly simple task of serving fries, adding that the activity "requires expertise."
The former president’s well-known germophobia appeared momentarily forgotten as he immersed himself in the experience, even asking if customers ever requested additional salt with their orders, before proclaiming his own fondness for the seasoning. Laughing, he tossed some salt over his shoulder, sharing that he considers himself somewhat superstitious.
Coincidentally, Trump’s chip-serving escapade fell on Vice President Harris’s 60th birthday. When informed by gathered reporters, he graciously offered her birthday wishes, adding humorously, "Maybe I’ll get her some fries." Sensing the playfulness of the gesture, he suggested he might even consider getting her flowers.
As both Trump and Harris continue to voyage through battleground states ahead of the November 5th election, each strategic move—whether a fry service at a local fast-food outlet or a conventional campaign rally—carries a significant promise of influence over the undecided American electorate. With each lighthearted anecdote and festive gesture, the campaign trail remains as unpredictable and engaging as ever.
