Former President Donald Trump made an unexpected pit stop at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, donning an apron and serving customers through the drive-thru window.
According to CBS News Philadelphia, Trump visited a McDonald's in Feasterville, Bucks County, as part of his campaign before a town hall in Lancaster, focusing on the key battleground state.
With the 2024 presidential election less than two weeks away, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are intensifying their efforts to secure Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes. A recent CBS News poll showed the two candidates tied at 50% each in the Keystone State.
At the McDonald's location, Trump handed out food to pre-selected supporters in five cars from the drive-thru window. The restaurant was closed to the public during his visit, but hundreds of onlookers gathered across the street to catch a glimpse of the former president.
Trump praised McDonald's as "a great franchise" and "a great company" during his brief stint behind the counter. He also took the opportunity to compare his fast-food experience to that of his political opponent, Vice President Harris.
"Now I have worked at McDonald's," Trump said. "I've now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala." The former president disputed Harris's claim of having worked at McDonald's during her college years, though he did not provide evidence to support his assertion.
Following his McDonald's appearance, Trump was scheduled to host a town hall in Lancaster on Sunday evening. His campaign indicated that he would likely discuss issues such as inflation, job growth, and fracking during the event.
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris is set to make her own appearance in Pennsylvania on Monday. She will be joined by former Congresswoman Liz Cheney in Chester County to kick off a series of moderated conversations across three battleground states.
In Philadelphia, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida planned to stump for the Trump-Vance campaign by hosting a Black Men's Barbershop Talk Roundtable. The event aimed to discuss economic struggles, community safety, and the impact of Harris's policies on the Black community.
On the other side of the political aisle, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was scheduled to campaign for Vice President Harris in North Philadelphia. Parker would be joined by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain to emphasize the importance of voting in Pennsylvania.
When asked about accusations that Harris might be more unifying, Trump responded with criticism of the vice president:
Unifying? I think she's the most divisive person I've ever seen. And she lies about her job applications and she's told some horrible lies. ... I think I'm the one that brings everyone together.
Trump also touched on his administration's performance regarding the economy, job numbers, and border security. Addressing concerns about the upcoming election, Trump stated that he would accept the results "if it's a fair election, always" when asked by a reporter through the drive-thru window.
The intense focus on Pennsylvania by both campaigns underscores the state's critical role in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. With polls showing a tight race, both Trump and Harris are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to win over voters in the Keystone State.
