McDonald’s logo displayed at a McDonald’s restaurant on July 22, 2024 in Burbank, California.
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Within minutes of former President Donald Trump’s brief appearance at the speech, mcdonaldsthe Republican candidate lashed out at his election opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, as she served fries to drive-thru customers in Feasterville, Pennsylvania.
“I work 15 minutes more than Kamala. She has never worked here.” playing cards Wearing a McDonald’s apron over a dress shirt and tie, he spoke to reporters in the crowd through the drive-thru window.
President Trump regularly asserts unproven claims that Harris is lying about working at McDonald’s in her 20s. Mr. Harris denied the accusations.
President Trump’s abbreviated fast food shift took place in Bucks County and included several tutorials from employees on how to operate the fryer and use the drive-thru. He then placed orders with several customers, all of whom were his supporters.
President Trump said, “I don’t mind this job.” “I think I’ll come back and do it again.”
Trump answered questions from several reporters at the drive-thru window.
“It’s a strange place to hold a press conference,” he said.
When asked how much he makes, President Trump joked, “It’s not enough. I want more. I want more money.”
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a town hall hosted by Spanish-language network Univision on October 16, 2024 in Doral, Florida, USA.
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The Harris campaign mocked Trump’s campaign stunt.
“This man has spent decades tightening worker pay and cutting overtime pay for millions of people,” Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, said on social media. and has opposed all efforts to raise the minimum wage.” post on sunday.
“Do you know who actually worked at McDonald’s and joined the workers on the picket line and fought for the workers? @KamalaHarris,” Walz added.
Both camps have attracted support from Labor with promises such as abolishing tax on tips. Harris has received support from a variety of quarters. labor union National organizations including the United Auto Workers, the American Federation of Labor, and the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
With 16 days until the Nov. 5 election, President Trump’s appearance at McDonald’s is part of a broader Sunday campaign across Pennsylvania to capture the attention of voters in key battleground states. It was.
Top Trump supporter Elon Musk held a rally in Allegheny County. And Trump was scheduled to hold his own rally in Lancaster later Sunday before attending Sunday night’s Pittsburgh Steelers football game against the New York Jets.
