Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign is making waves in the fast food industry as the 2024 election approaches. Trump recently worked as a fry cooker at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, creating a viral moment and sparking controversy. His campaign is now selling “MAGADonald’s” t-shirts featuring a photo of Trump leaning out a drive-thru window. This stunt was part of an effort to undercut Vice President Kamala Harris, who emphasized her time working at McDonald’s in college.
Trump mocked Harris, suggesting she never actually worked at a McDonald’s, despite her claims. The campaign is capitalizing on voter frustration with rising food prices and inflation, attributing it to policies under the Biden administration. A survey found that a majority of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, with prices being a major factor in their voting decisions.
Harris’ campaign has fired back, criticizing Trump for failing to support a minimum wage hike and siding with fast food companies over workers in the past. Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, emphasized their understanding of middle-class struggles and called out Trump’s policies for undermining workers. The competition between the two campaigns over fast food, wages, and economic policies is heating up as the election draws near.
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