In a surprising twist of humor, Donald Trump stood before attendees at the McDonald’s Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., on November 17, 2025, and declared himself the first former McDonald’s fry cook to have become president. Drawing hearty laughs, he recounted a 30-minute fry cook stint during a 2024 campaign stop in Pennsylvania, jesting it surpassed Kamala Harris’s rumored brief time at the chain.
“I’m honored to stand before you as the first former McDonald’s fry cook to become President of the United States,” he said, attempting to connect with working Americans through shared experience. He credited his brief fast-food engagement as underpinning his humor and work ethic, which he argued distinguished him from Harris.
The summit wasn’t just about jokes. Trump praised McDonald’s for its role in American affordability and success, calling it a “cornerstone of the American Dream.” During his presidency, Trump’s campaign flights were often stocked with McDonald’s meals, emphasizing his loyalty and the chain’s value. He touted McDonald’s as a vital player in the economic recovery, helping keep prices stable while supporting U.S. jobs.
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