‘This Is So Insulting’: Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Stunt Fails to Fry Kamala Harris; Critics Slam ‘Fake’ Shift as Desperate Campaign Ploy

Former President Donald Trump swapped his suit coat for an apron Sunday during a visit to a McDonald’s in suburban Philadelphia, where the restaurant shut its doors to the public to host a photo-op for the Republican nominee.  During the stunt, Trump looked every bit the blue-collar candidate, manning the fry station, packing food, and serving customers at his favorite fast-food chain, with a skeleton crew showing him the ropes.& However, many viewed the appearance in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, as a blatant effort to upstage Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who actually worked at McDonald’s during her summer break from college and often shares the experience on the campaign trail to highlight her connection with the middle class. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after handing out food while standing at a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald’s in Feasterville-Trevose, PA on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Given Trump’s previous indifference to raising the minimum wage, many perceived his visit as an attempt not only to discredit Harris but also to enhance his appeal among the working-class voters, which he needed to win a second term. Behind...