Staff Reports
Donald Trump has played the political equivalent of a masterstroke, or perhaps it was more akin to flipping burgers at a fast-food joint. Recently, the former president decided to step behind the counter at McDonald’s—yes, that McDonald’s—to serve fries and burgers to eager patrons. While most politicians are busy grinning from ear to ear at overly staged BBQs or pretending to enjoy kale smoothies, Trump took it upon himself to channel his inner Ronald McDonald. It’s not just a campaign stop; it’s a comedy show wrapped in a fast-food wrapper.
The amusing twist here is rooted deeper in political rivalry. This stunt comes on the heels of Kamala Harris’ mysterious McDonald’s job claim—one that’s as elusive as Bigfoot. Harris has touted her time flipping fries as a badge of honor, yet the golden arches have no record of her culinary escapades. To add flavor to this drama, Trump marched into McDonald’s with an apron, a red tie, and a loud proclamation of his love for the fast-food chain. Let’s face it; eating its fare is exponentially more obvious than having ever worked there. Anyone who has ever seen Trump taking a bite out of a Big Mac understands that beneath all that gold cladding lies the heart of a man who is, in fact, a regular consumer of the “food of the people.”
While Trump engages with everyday Americans who consume burgers and fries, the dissection from the left is comically absurd. The New York Times and various outlets have lambasted Trump for “claims without evidence,” as if evidence is something they have in spades regarding Harris’s alleged fast-food exploits. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black; these are the same folks who insisted that science told us the sky was green when it suited their agenda. Ironically, one in eight Americans has worked at McDonald’s, which might explain why Trump appears so relatable. There’s an undeniable charm in watching someone as high-profile as him take on a job that so many regular folks have held.
Naturally, the Democrats responded in the most endearing way possible: by sending letters to McDonald’s demanding information about rising prices. Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Robert Casey Jr. appeared to be channeling their inner schoolyard bullies—except instead of stealing lunch money, they were trying to shake down the largest fast-food chain in America over a perceived crisis in hamburger pricing. Meanwhile, there were reports of an E. coli outbreak allegedly linked to Big Macs, raising eyebrows of petty politicians hoping to seize upon this PR goldmine. Is it just me, or did they suggest we throw burgers at the narrative that America is not in crisis?
Meanwhile, let’s not ignore the stunning pettiness that seems to be the greatest contribution from the left. The Democrats seem to think they can bully anyone standing in their path, including the ever-popular McDonald’s, because who doesn’t love a good fast-food joint? One might wonder if they’ve ever spoken to an employee at a fast-food restaurant. The attitude is almost laughable. If they only take a moment to step away from their ivory towers, they might realize that the fast-food economy is resilient and reflects the American dream—something they seem dead on dismantling.
And therein lies the crux of the matter: Trump, for all his bluster, manages to connect with people in a way that feels genuine. He flips burgers while the left tries to flip narratives. The Democrats have become skilled in their version of political gymnastics but have forgotten what bonds them to the populace: a shared experience. By choosing to engage in this chaotic yet humorous skirmish over fries, Trump has managed to create a rallying point—one that puts him at the center of the debate versus Harris’s foggy past. It’s a bizarre world where fast-food fries are the stage for political theater, but hey, if it means lighthearted moments punctuate our oft-grim news cycles, who’s complaining?
