Trump’s McDonald’s Photo Op in Pennsylvania

Donald J. Trump was seen “lovin’ it” during a recent photo opportunity at a McDonald’s in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming presidential election. In a carefully staged event, he served generously salted French fries to select patrons while engaging with the media.

However, the actual employees of McDonald’s had differing opinions on his performance. David Ye, a 22-year-old worker at a McDonald’s on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan, commented on Trump’s antics the following day. “He doesn’t seem to know how to do it,” Ye remarked, as he reviewed footage of Trump attempting to manage the fryer. “The box is, like, backwards,” he added, visibly perplexed, as he observed the former president scoop fries into the iconic red carton in an unconventional manner.

McDonald’s has been a cultural touchstone for presidential candidates seeking to connect with working-class Americans, often appearing in campaign strategies that emphasize a relatable, down-to-earth persona. For Trump, a self-proclaimed fan of the fast-food chain, this affinity has been part of his effort to resonate with voters despite his immense wealth. However, the reception of his recent visit to the franchise in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, which was closed to the public for the occasion, has been mixed among both patrons and employees alike.