Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Boycott McDonalds!
If you aren't already. Seriously fuck that company. This is like the tenth time Trump has used McDonald's as a prop in his bullshit, "Everyman" propaganda. McDonalds food, if you can even call it that, is disgusting and unhealthy. And they continuously show their support of the Shitz in Diaper in Chief, Donald Trump over and over again. Let's see here is when he's pulled this stunt, getting a hefty kickback $$$ from McDonalds CEO I'm sure.
1. The "Fry Cook" Shift (October 2024) Perhaps his most famous use of the brand as a prop, Trump visited a McDonald’s in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, during his 2024 campaign.
The Act: He swapped his suit jacket for an apron and worked the fry station, then served customers at the drive-thru.
The Purpose: This was a direct "prop" move aimed at challenging Kamala Harris’s biography of working at McDonald’s in her youth. It provided high-visibility "working man" imagery for his campaign.
2. The White House "Fast Food Banquet" (January 2019) During a government shutdown that saw much of the White House residence staff furloughed, Trump hosted the national champion Clemson Tigers football team.
The Act: He filled the State Dining Room with silver platters piled high with hundreds of Big Macs and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches (alongside Wendy’s and Burger King).
The Purpose: Trump leaned into the surreal contrast of "low-brow" food in a "high-brow" setting. He marketed it as "Great American Food" and a patriotic choice, using the golden arches to signal his personal tastes as the national standard.
3. The "No Tax on Tips" Promotion (April 2026) In a more recent instance, President Trump utilized McDonald's to highlight his legislative agenda.
The Act: He had a McDonald’s order delivered to the White House via DoorDash. He was met by a delivery driver (the "DoorDash Grandma" ) to whom he handed two bags of McDonald’s food while discussing his tax policy.
The Purpose: The meal was used as a backdrop to promote his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," specifically the provision regarding no taxes on tips, using the delivery interaction as a live demonstration of his policy’s impact on service workers.
4. The Post-Trial "Victory" Meal (May 2024) Throughout his legal proceedings in New York, Trump’s team frequently publicized his lunch orders.
The Act: Reporters often noted his "McDonald's hauls" being brought into the courtroom.
The Purpose: By choosing McDonald's over more elite New York catering, he used the brand to signal to his base that he remained unchanged by the "legal establishment" and was sticking to his roots.
5. Private Jet "Grimace" Photos (November 2024) Following his 2024 election victory, a photo went viral showing Trump on his private jet with Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Donald Trump Jr.
The Act: The group was pictured eating a massive spread of McDonald’s.
The Purpose: The photo served as a "victory lap" prop, notably showing RFK Jr. (a health advocate) eating the fast food. It was a visual way to signal the new administration's inner circle and their rejection of traditional "DC elite" norms.
6. The 2002 "Big N' Tasty" Commercial- Long before his presidency, Trump used his own persona to prop up the brand in a television ad.
The Act: He appeared in a commercial for the $1 Big N’ Tasty burger, appearing alongside the character Grimace.
The Purpose: He played the role of the billionaire mogul who was "amazed" by the value of a one-dollar burger. This early use of the brand helped establish his image as a billionaire who still appreciated "common" things.
The Act: He swapped his suit jacket for an apron and worked the fry station, then served customers at the drive-thru.
The Purpose: This was a direct "prop" move aimed at challenging Kamala Harris’s biography of working at McDonald’s in her youth. It provided high-visibility "working man" imagery for his campaign.
2. The White House "Fast Food Banquet" (January 2019) During a government shutdown that saw much of the White House residence staff furloughed, Trump hosted the national champion Clemson Tigers football team.
The Act: He filled the State Dining Room with silver platters piled high with hundreds of Big Macs and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches (alongside Wendy’s and Burger King).
The Purpose: Trump leaned into the surreal contrast of "low-brow" food in a "high-brow" setting. He marketed it as "Great American Food" and a patriotic choice, using the golden arches to signal his personal tastes as the national standard.
3. The "No Tax on Tips" Promotion (April 2026) In a more recent instance, President Trump utilized McDonald's to highlight his legislative agenda.
The Act: He had a McDonald’s order delivered to the White House via DoorDash. He was met by a delivery driver (the "DoorDash Grandma" ) to whom he handed two bags of McDonald’s food while discussing his tax policy.
The Purpose: The meal was used as a backdrop to promote his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," specifically the provision regarding no taxes on tips, using the delivery interaction as a live demonstration of his policy’s impact on service workers.
4. The Post-Trial "Victory" Meal (May 2024) Throughout his legal proceedings in New York, Trump’s team frequently publicized his lunch orders.
The Act: Reporters often noted his "McDonald's hauls" being brought into the courtroom.
The Purpose: By choosing McDonald's over more elite New York catering, he used the brand to signal to his base that he remained unchanged by the "legal establishment" and was sticking to his roots.
5. Private Jet "Grimace" Photos (November 2024) Following his 2024 election victory, a photo went viral showing Trump on his private jet with Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Donald Trump Jr.
The Act: The group was pictured eating a massive spread of McDonald’s.
The Purpose: The photo served as a "victory lap" prop, notably showing RFK Jr. (a health advocate) eating the fast food. It was a visual way to signal the new administration's inner circle and their rejection of traditional "DC elite" norms.
6. The 2002 "Big N' Tasty" Commercial- Long before his presidency, Trump used his own persona to prop up the brand in a television ad.
The Act: He appeared in a commercial for the $1 Big N’ Tasty burger, appearing alongside the character Grimace.
The Purpose: He played the role of the billionaire mogul who was "amazed" by the value of a one-dollar burger. This early use of the brand helped establish his image as a billionaire who still appreciated "common" things.
Fuck you McDonalds CEO Chris Kempczinski, your "food" is garbage that is killing people.
30 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
...and logical now...
I’m a lifetime member of the reality-based community.
from their food or bag logos being seen with Piggy was negative.
I can't imagine anyone other than MAGAts choosing McDonalds because of cheapskate Piggy. 
I'm not boycotting a company just because drumpf likes to eat there. If anything I feel like i've been lied to all these years about how unhealthy it is. if it is really that bad, he should be dead by now!!!!!!!! 
