October 20th 2024.
On a crisp Sunday morning, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made a surprise stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. As he stepped behind the counter, he eagerly took on the role of fry cook, learning how to dunk baskets of fries into the hot oil. With a grin on his face, Trump proudly declared that it takes great expertise and speed to do the job right. After mastering the fry station, he even helped pack some takeout bags for customers.
During his visit, Trump couldn't resist taking a dig at his opponent, Democrat Kamala Harris. He claimed, without evidence, that she never worked at a fast-food chain while in college, despite Harris citing this experience during her campaign. Trump even joked that he now has a newfound appreciation for McDonald's and will never forget this experience.
As reporters bombarded him with questions through the drive-thru window, Trump addressed various topics, including whether he would accept the results of the upcoming election. Despite losing the 2020 election, Trump still refuses to accept the outcome, hoping for a victory so overwhelming that it cannot be rigged. After his McDonald's adventure, Trump headed to Lancaster for a town hall and then to Pittsburgh to catch a football game.
The owner of the McDonald's, Derek Giacomantonio, stated that it's a fundamental value of his organization to welcome everyone in the Feasterville community. That's why he accepted Trump's request to observe the transformative experience of working at McDonald's, something that 1 in 8 Americans have had. Trump, who had always dreamed of working at McDonald's, was thrilled to have finally fulfilled that desire.
Trump has been fixated on Harris's summer job at McDonald's during her college years, where she worked as a cashier and fry maker. He has accused her of lying about this experience, but has provided no evidence to support his claims. This is just one example of Trump's tendency to seize on conspiracy theories and discredit his political opponents.
The streets around the McDonald's were closed off as a large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of Trump. His supporters, holding signs and waving flags, filled the streets, while horns honked and music blared. Meanwhile, Harris's campaign spokesman, Ian Sams, dismissed Trump's visit, stating that when he feels desperate, all he knows how to do is lie.
Throughout his campaign, Trump has made false and baseless claims, including his belief that he lost the election due to voter fraud. He has also targeted opponents based on personal history, particularly women and racial minorities. Before his presidency, Trump was a leading voice in the "birther" conspiracy about Barack Obama's citizenship. He also spread false claims about Senator Ted Cruz's father having links to JFK's assassin and insinuated that Nikki Haley was ineligible to run for president because her parents were not citizens when she was born.
Republican strategist Barrett Marson commented on Trump's decision to focus on Harris's McDonald's job from four decades ago, calling it a "puzzling detour." He suggested that Trump would be better off talking about the economy and immigration, rather than going off-topic. But regardless of his tactics, Marson believes that no undecided voter will base their decision on whether or not Harris worked at McDonald's in the 1980s.
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