Recently, Donald Trump made headlines for a unique appearance at a McDonald’s drive-thru, where he served a delighted Indian customer, creating a viral moment on social media. The video of this encounter, filled with warmth and enthusiasm, has captivated the internet.
Trump’s McDonald’s Pit Stop
During his well-known visit to a McDonald’s outlet in Pennsylvania, where he tried his hand at making French fries, Trump interacted with a car full of eager customers. A video that has garnered over 4 million views shows Trump in an apron, learning how to prepare fries before delivering an order at the drive-thru. The customer, an Indian man, greeted Trump with a cheerful “namaste,” showering him with compliments and expressing his desire for Trump to win the upcoming U.S. elections.
The man said excitedly, “Thank you, Mr. President! You made it possible for ordinary people like us to be here,” while his companion added, “Thank you for taking the bullet for us.” Trump responded kindly, shaking hands with the man and taking the moment in stride. The internet quickly picked up on this interaction, with users commenting on how “genuine” the couple was.
Internet Reactions to Trump’s Viral Video
Social media was abuzz after the video was posted by HodgeTwins, captioned, “All Americans love Trump.” The Indian customer’s enthusiasm and warmth sparked light-hearted jokes, with people pointing out how it was “the most Indian thing” to do. One person humorously remarked, “Did he even understand what he said?” while another noted, “That man and his wife are so genuine; they will remember this forever.”
Listen to this Indian dude that pulls up
All Americans love Trump pic.twitter.com/x0RHCP6OtI
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) October 20, 2024
Despite the humor, many praised Trump for engaging with everyday people in such a friendly manner, even after facing significant challenges.
Trump’s Swipe at Kamala Harris
Throughout the day, Trump interacted with a large crowd that gathered outside the McDonald’s in Feasterville-Trevose, a politically crucial area in Bucks County. While dodging questions about the minimum wage, Trump took the opportunity to poke fun at his political opponent, Kamala Harris. Trump joked about Harris’s claim of working at McDonald’s during her youth, stating, “I’ve now worked 15 minutes more than Kamala at McDonald’s.” This was in reference to his frequent criticism of Harris, whom he often calls “Lyin’ Kamala.”
Response From Harris’s Campaign
In response to Trump’s remarks, Kamala Harris’s campaign team quickly fired back. Her spokesperson, Joseph Costello, highlighted that Trump’s McDonald’s visit reflected what a second term under his presidency would look like, accusing him of “taking advantage of workers for his own benefit.” Ian Sams, another spokesperson for Harris, criticized Trump, saying, “When Trump feels desperate, all he knows how to do is lie.” Sams added, “He can’t understand what it’s like to have a summer job because he was handed millions on a silver platter.”
Trump wrapped up his McDonald’s visit and went on to attend a town hall meeting and later watched the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the New York Jets, leaving the internet buzzing with reactions to his fast-food moment.