Staff Reports
A McDonald’s in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has recently become the new battleground in the culture war after former President Donald Trump decided to add cooking fries to his resume during a campaign event. Who knew flipping burgers could spark such chaos? Since Trump’s cameo in the drive-thru, the franchise has been inundated with violent threats and a slew of negative Yelp reviews—because nothing says “patriotic” like canceling a fast-food joint over a politician’s fry-flipping skills.
Just days after Trump’s fries-and-fly tour, the local police found themselves on McDonald’s watch due to a ruckus caused by what officials described as “unruly guests.” The disturbance sent officers scrambling to the location, proving once more that even a simple fast-food joint isn’t immune to the tantrums of fervent opposition. Fortunately, the situation ended without any ice cream machine malfunctions, but the restaurant is still carrying the weight of several credible threats that came in like bad ketchup on a good burger.
It turns out, McDonald’s is now the hottest venue in town—not just for their fries but for their unplanned security upgrades. The franchise owner, Derek Giacomantonio, felt compelled to hire armed guards following these threats. The McDonald’s experience has taken a sharp turn from a lighthearted meal to one that requires scanning for security personnel. One Bucks County local, who was taken aback by the armed guards, initially thought they were insurance inspectors. Because when it comes to safety, who wouldn’t want to feel like they were at a high-stakes game show rather than fast-food dining?
PA McDonald’s Forced To Hire Security After Flood Of Threats Following Trump’s Visit – https://t.co/dDVYQKM1qt
— Brian Craig 🇺🇸 (@BrianCraigShow) October 28, 2024
Jim Worthington, the head honcho behind Pennsylvania’s Republican National Convention delegation and an architect of Trump’s McDonald’s stop, asserted that, despite the threats, the community largely rallied behind the restaurant. While some expected a “boycott” initiated by triggered Democrats, it seems the locals are holding strong. Worthington noted that traffic into the establishment surged after Trump’s visit, demonstrating that patriotism runs deeper than a Yelp complaint; sometimes it runs all the way to the fryer.
In a surprising twist, political analysts are calling Trump’s kitchen cameo a slam dunk, as snippets of his potato prowess have racked up staggering views online. Polls indicate that even the younger generations, often painted as anti-Trump, are warming up to the former president thanks to his culinary escapade. A notable 39 percent of Gen Z respondents stated they have developed a better opinion of him after witnessing this fast-food spectacle. With McDonald’s as his new rally point, Trump just might be flipping more than just burgers in the realm of public perception.
