As the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final weeks, Donald Trump made a headline-grabbing stop at a McDonald’s in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. The former president donned an apron and worked the drive-thru, handing out food to pre-selected supporters while using the opportunity to speak with the media. The visit is part of Trump’s effort to secure crucial votes in battleground states like Pennsylvania, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck according to recent polls.
Before heading to a town hall in Lancaster, Trump surprised supporters by stepping behind the counter at the Bucks County McDonald’s. Wearing an apron over his suit, he served up fries and talked to the media, taking jabs at Vice President Harris. Trump, known for his love of fast food, said, “I’ve now worked at McDonald’s for 15 minutes more than Kamala,” referring to Harris’s claims that she worked at the fast-food chain during college—a claim Trump has repeatedly questioned without evidence.
Trump’s drive-thru antics attracted a massive crowd outside the restaurant, with supporters lining the streets hoping to catch a glimpse. Police closed off nearby streets, and the McDonald’s was shut to the public for the duration of Trump’s visit. With upbeat music blaring, Trump’s supporters waved flags and cheered him on as he took questions from the media.
Trump’s visit to the McDonald’s fry station was more than a publicity stunt. Between servings, he used the drive-thru window to address reporters on various topics, from the economy to immigration. When asked if he would accept the 2024 election results, Trump replied, “Yeah, sure, if it’s a fair election, always.” He also dismissed claims that Harris would be a more unifying leader, calling her “the most divisive person I’ve ever seen.”
In typical Trump fashion, he also joked with the media. At one point, he leaned out of the drive-thru window and joked about bribing reporters with fries. “Wasn’t that a strange place to do a news conference?” he quipped as aides signaled it was time to head to his next event.
Trump’s Pennsylvania visit is part of a broader strategy to win over voters in key battleground states. Trump and Harris have been making frequent stops in the state as they vie for its 19 electoral votes. Trump’s day concluded with a town hall in Lancaster, where he touched on topics like inflation, job growth, and fracking. Moderated by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele, the town hall was another attempt to solidify his support base.
Meanwhile, Trump ally Rep. Byron Donalds held a roundtable discussion in Philadelphia, engaging Black community leaders about economic struggles and community safety. The event was aimed at appealing to Black voters, a demographic that Trump has targeted as part of his broader campaign message of economic revitalization.
Trump’s comments on Harris’s claim about working at McDonald’s were not without controversy. Harris has previously mentioned her time at McDonald’s to highlight her understanding of everyday Americans’ struggles, especially those working minimum-wage jobs. She responded to Trump’s jabs during a campaign stop in Georgia, emphasizing the importance of lifting wages and supporting working families.
“When Trump feels desperate, all he knows how to do is lie,” said Harris campaign spokesperson Ian Sams. “He can’t understand what it’s like to have a summer job because he was handed millions on a silver platter.” Harris has framed her personal history as a stark contrast to Trump’s, emphasizing her upbringing and career as a testament to hard work and resilience.
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