Congresswoman Comments On Trump McDonald’s Stop
In a curious turn of events, former President Donald Trump found himself behind the counter at a McDonald's in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he donned an apron and worked the fryer to the cheers of a gathered crowd. This unusual campaign stop, which took place ahead of a Steelers vs. Jets game, raised eyebrows, particularly from MSNBC host Alex Witt and Democratic California Rep. Barbara Lee, who found themselves puzzled by the logic behind the stunt.
On Alex Witt Reports, Witt introduced the topic with a mix of surprise and amusement, playing footage of Trump at the McDonald’s where he was seen cooking french fries and serving food to supporters. Witt asked Lee to make sense of the former president’s actions. “We know the guy likes Big Macs and Filet-O-Fish… but what’s this about?” Witt questioned, clearly trying to parse the campaign strategy behind this fast-food spectacle.
President @realDonaldTrump working the Drive Thru at McDonald’s! pic.twitter.com/pBeyYmeYFU
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 20, 2024
Lee, unamused, dismissed the entire scene as just another one of Trump’s “bizarre stunts,” pointing out what she sees as the lack of substance behind his campaign. “There’s no logic to it,” she said. “He has not put forth an economic agenda. He appears to be not well... this is just another one of those stunts that he will continue on through the campaign.” For Lee, Trump’s fast-food appearance wasn’t about policy or connecting with voters on economic issues but simply a distraction—a performance devoid of meaning, aimed at generating buzz rather than serious debate.
The MSNBC host and Lee also took the opportunity to highlight Trump’s ongoing feud with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has been vocal in questioning Harris’ claim that she worked at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California, during the summer of 1983. Witt questioned why Trump seemed so intent on challenging this detail, to which Lee responded with a staunch defense of Harris, insisting that “she tells the truth” while accusing Trump of consistently lying.
YEP! Trump just won the election with just this one video of him working at McDonald's. He has now officially worked there longer than Kamala Harris ever has
This is why we love this man so much. pic.twitter.com/ij7nuYaHZV
— George (@BehizyTweets) October 20, 2024
Despite the criticisms on the airwaves, the scene at the Bucks County McDonald’s told a different story. Videos from the event show a massive crowd filling the parking lot, waving Trump flags and cheering as he interacted with the restaurant’s employees and handed food through the drive-thru window. The former president seemed in his element, shaking hands, flipping fries, and rallying supporters. At one point, a woman named Brazil pleaded with Trump not to “let the United States become Brazil,” to which he responded, “Oh we’ll keep it good. We’re going to make it better than ever, okay?”
The contrast between how Trump’s actions were perceived by political commentators and how they were received on the ground is stark. For the crowd in Pennsylvania, this wasn’t just a gimmick—it was another chapter in Trump’s unique ability to connect with his base. His playful jab at Harris—claiming he had “worked 15 minutes more than Kamala”—may seem trivial in the political arena, but to his supporters, it’s classic Trump: the businessman-turned-president who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, even if only for a quarter of an hour.
“I’m having a lot of fun here”: WATCH President Trump work the drive-thru at McDonald’s pic.twitter.com/J7O9T5wAoP
— RSBN (@RSBNetwork) October 20, 2024