President Donald J. Trump took the stage at the McDonald’s Impact Summit on Monday and did what only Trump could: turn a fast-food gathering into a rallying cry for economic revival, loyalty, and political dominance — with a side of tartar sauce.
“I like the fish,” Trump grinned, referencing the Filet-O-Fish. “But you could use a little more tartar sauce, so please — let’s fix that.”
The offhanded quip, delivered with signature bravado, drew laughter from the crowd at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C. But for Trump, McDonald’s wasn’t just lunch — it was a symbol of American success, simplicity, and, above all, affordability.
Trump leaned into his now-famous 2024 campaign stunt where he worked a fry station at a Florida McDonald’s for 30 minutes. On Monday, he turned that moment into a political zinger.
“I’m the first former McDonald’s fry cook to become President of the United States,” he declared. “And I was there longer than Kamala — even though she said she worked there. She didn’t. We had someone check.”
That “someone” turned out to be a McDonald’s employee who tipped off Trump’s campaign that then-Vice President Harris never appeared on any employee rolls — something Trump gleefully amplified.
Trump’s fast-food devotion is well documented, but he doubled down Monday, calling himself one of McDonald’s “all-time most loyal customers.”
“While other politicians were flying around with champagne and caviar, we had Trump Force One stocked with McDonald’s. Almost every time. That’s how you connect with people,” Trump said.
He even claimed that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his clean eating, “tried a Big Mac — and loved it. He just didn’t want that publicized.”
Beyond the jokes, Trump shifted to his economic message. He credited his administration with pulling America out of the inflation crisis that plagued Biden’s term.
“In the past six months, breakfast costs dropped 14%,” Trump announced. “Bread’s down, dairy’s down — and eggs? Down 86% since March. That’s real savings for real Americans.”
Coffee, he admitted, was still too expensive — “but we’re getting that down too.”
Trump pointed to the stock market as proof: “We hit all-time highs 48 times in the last nine months. Americans are seeing the difference.”
Trump framed McDonald’s not just as a company but as a partner in his second-term economic agenda.
“You’ve slashed prices. You’ve held the line for families,” he told McDonald’s leadership. “Together, we’re going to make America richer, stronger, prouder — and yes, happier — than ever before.”
He concluded with praise rarely heard from presidents toward a fast-food chain: “McDonald’s, you are respected all over the world. It’s an honor to be with you.”
Trump’s relationship with McDonald’s dates back decades. A self-described germaphobe, he often touted the consistency and cleanliness of fast food. His regular order reportedly includes two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a large chocolate shake.
In 2019, he famously served a spread of McDonald’s burgers and fries to the Clemson Tigers football team during a White House visit — a move that went viral and became symbolic of his outsider approach to politics.
His use of McDonald’s as a populist symbol has only grown. In his 2024 campaign, the fry cook moment was hailed as a stroke of genius. Conservative influencers called it “the most relatable political photo op in decades.”
Quote of the Day
“Other presidents serve foie gras. Trump serves fries — and he gets results.”
— Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), reacting to Trump’s remarks
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