Donald Trump Cooks at McDonald’s, Takes Jabs at Kamala Harris’ Work History
Washington, D.C.: With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, hit the campaign trail in key battleground states on Sunday. While Harris visited two churches in Georgia, Trump made a stop at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, reigniting his ongoing attacks on Harris’ claim that she once worked at the fast-food chain.
Both candidates are intensifying their outreach efforts as they compete for crucial votes. Harris, appealing to early voters in Georgia, attended services at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, where she emphasized the importance of unity and compassion in leadership. Without naming Trump directly, Harris spoke against the divisive political rhetoric that has plagued the country. “Some believe that strength is about who you beat down,” she told the congregation, “but true strength is rooted in kindness and love.”
During her remarks, Harris praised the first responders who had aided victims of Hurricane Helene, a devastating storm that hit Florida earlier this month, as she continued to draw a stark contrast between her vision and the polarizing politics of her opponents.
Trump, meanwhile, visited a McDonald’s in suburban Philadelphia, where he donned an apron and cooked french fries, delighting a crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the restaurant. The former president, known for his love of fast food, took the opportunity to mock Harris, questioning her claim of having worked at McDonald’s during her college years—a statement he continues to challenge without evidence. Harris’ campaign brushed off the incident, with spokesperson Ian Sams calling Trump’s stunt a sign of “desperation” and criticizing his record on worker rights, including his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage.
Celebrating her 60th birthday while on the campaign trail, Harris also visited Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia, where she was treated to a special performance by Stevie Wonder, who sang “Higher Ground” and a version of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” Harris addressed concerns about a perceived lack of enthusiasm among Black male voters, telling MSNBC’s Al Sharpton, “The idea that Black men aren’t supporting us is just not reflected in reality. We are working to earn their votes just like every other demographic.”
Trump, while campaigning in Pennsylvania, extended birthday wishes to Harris, although the gesture was met with boos from his crowd. He followed up his wishes with continued criticism of her policies and hinted at potential “cognitive issues” with his opponent.
As the November 5 election draws nearer, both candidates are focusing heavily on swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania, which could prove decisive in the final outcome.
Donald Trump serves fries at McDonald’s.
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