WASHINGTON.— The Republican candidate for the White House, the former president (2017-2021) Donald Trumpcampaigned yesterday Sunday in a local McDonald’s in the key state of Pennsylvania.
On the site he accused his Democratic rival, the vice president Kamala Harrishaving invented that when he was young he worked for this fast food chain.
“I already worked (at McDonald’s) 15 minutes more than Kamala,” he said during his shift at the fast food establishment.
Trump at McDonald’s, asks for work to discredit Kamala Harris
The Republican made a stop at a franchise location on the outskirts of Philadelphia, where he put on an apron and spent a few minutes cooking French fries alongside employees and handing them out through the drive-thru window.
“I love McDonalds. I love jobs. And I think it is inappropriate when someone says everywhere that they worked at a McDonald’s (…) but they never worked at a McDonald’s,” said the Republican about his Democratic rival.
Kamala Harris lied about working at McDonald’s so the most powerful man in the world just worked a drive through shift just so he could say he worked 15 more minutes of fast food than her. He’s running one of the best and most comical campaigns I’ve ever seen. We will never have… pic.twitter.com/HLDwZlyzJo
— Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) October 20, 2024
According to Kamala Harris’ campaign team, the vice president worked during the summer of 1983 at a McDonald’s in the city of Alameda, California.
The Democrat worked at the cash register and cooking French fries to pay for her studies at Howard University in Washington.
Kamala, who has not offered more details on the matter, usually remembers that story to show closeness to the working classes and distance herself from Trump, a real estate magnate who inherited his father’s empire.
The Republican, a big fast food consumer who in 2019 handed out McDonald’s hamburgers at a White House event, He has accused Kamala several times without evidence of having invented that part of his resume.
Ian Sams, Kamala’s spokesman, said Sunday that Trump is lying out of desperation. “He can’t understand what it’s like to have a summer job because he was given millions on a silver platter and then wasted it,” Sams said.
An omission by Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris does not mention her experience at McDonald’s in her memoirs and apparently the first time she spoke about it in public was in her first 2019 presidential campaignwhen he joined the workers of that company on strike in vegas.
McDonald’s has avoided responding to several requests for information from American media asking to confirm whether Kamala Harris worked at the restaurant 40 years ago.
For his part, Trump has a long history of spreading falsehoods about the past of his political rivals.
He was one of the main proponents of the conspiracy theory that former president Barack Obama (2009-2017) was born in Kenya and, therefore, the Constitution American prevented him from being president.
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**Interview with Political Analyst John Smith on Trump’s McDonald’s Campaign Stop**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, John. Let’s discuss Donald Trump’s recent campaign stop at McDonald’s in Pennsylvania where he aimed to discredit Kamala Harris’ claim about working there in her youth. What do you make of this unusual move?
**John Smith:** Thank you for having me. This move is quite strategic for Trump. By personally stepping into a McDonald’s and cooking fries, he not only reinforces his brand as an everyman, but he also tries to directly counter Kamala Harris’s narrative of connection to working-class Americans.
**Interviewer:** Right, and he made some bold claims, stating he worked “15 minutes more” at McDonald’s than Harris. How do you see this affecting the perception of both candidates?
**John Smith:** This could play into the comedic aspect of his campaign, highlighting his showmanship. However, it raises questions about the seriousness of his intentions. While some voters might find it amusing, others could see it as trivializing real work experiences. It ultimately depends on how voters interpret this appeal to the working class.
**Interviewer:** Interestingly, Harris’s campaign asserts she worked at McDonald’s to support her education. How might this background influence voters?
**John Smith:** Harris’s work experience gives her a relatable story to draw in middle and lower-class voters. Many people respect the hustle of holding a job while pursuing education. If she can effectively communicate this as part of her identity, it could resonate well, especially in a state like Pennsylvania where blue-collar workers are pivotal.
**Interviewer:** What broader implications does this have for the campaign?
**John Smith:** This reflects an ongoing strategy where candidates try to show their connection to the common person. Trump’s antics might solidify his base, appealing to those who appreciate his brash style. On the flip side, it could alienate undecided or moderate voters who prefer a more serious approach to campaigning.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, considering social media buzz around Trump’s McDonald’s stint, how important is digital perception in today’s political landscape?
**John Smith:** Digital perception is crucial. The memes and tweets can amplify moments like these, shaping how candidates are viewed, especially among younger voters. Trump’s ability to leverage social media as a tool for humor and engagement might be his strength, but it can also backfire if viewed as a lack of sincerity.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, John, for your insights on this fascinating campaign tactic by Trump.
**John Smith:** Always a pleasure to discuss the evolving landscape of politics!
