McDonald’s Explains Its Policy Following Trump's Visit
The US fast food giant has denied any involvement with a campaign stop by Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The fast-food giant McDonald’s has asserted its neutrality in the US presidential race following a recent visit by Republican candidate Donald Trump, as reported in the media on Monday.
During a campaign trip, Trump made a stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. The former president donned an apron, cooked French fries, and served customers at the drive-thru window.
In an internal message to employees, McDonald’s declared that it “does not endorse candidates for elected office and that remains true in this race for the next president.”
The company emphasized its nonpartisan stance, stating, “We are not red or blue – we are golden,” as quoted by Bloomberg.
McDonald’s clarified that it did not extend an invitation to Trump but characterized the visit as indicative of its significance in American daily life.
“As we’ve seen, our brand has been a fixture of conversation in this election cycle. While we’ve not sought this, it’s a testament to how much McDonald’s resonates with so many Americans,” it stated, adding, “though we are not a political brand, we’ve been proud to hear former President Trump’s love for McDonald’s and Vice President Harris’s fond memories working under the Arches.”
In its statement, McDonald’s noted that local franchisee Derek Giacomantonio received a request from law enforcement regarding Trump’s “desire to visit a Pennsylvania restaurant.”
“We proudly open our doors to everyone who visits the Feasterville community,” Giacomantonio expressed. “That’s why I accepted former President Trump’s request to observe the transformative working experience that 1 in 8 Americans have had: a job at McDonald’s.”
More than 95% of McDonald’s locations in the US are operated by franchisees, who must follow specific guidelines in their agreements with the parent company but are allowed to invite political figures.
A known admirer of the chain, Trump used the occasion to poke fun at his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, who has claimed to have worked at McDonald’s during her college years.
“I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala,” Trump told reporters, reiterating his claim that Harris “never worked at McDonald’s.”
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
During a campaign trip, Trump made a stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. The former president donned an apron, cooked French fries, and served customers at the drive-thru window.
In an internal message to employees, McDonald’s declared that it “does not endorse candidates for elected office and that remains true in this race for the next president.”
The company emphasized its nonpartisan stance, stating, “We are not red or blue – we are golden,” as quoted by Bloomberg.
McDonald’s clarified that it did not extend an invitation to Trump but characterized the visit as indicative of its significance in American daily life.
“As we’ve seen, our brand has been a fixture of conversation in this election cycle. While we’ve not sought this, it’s a testament to how much McDonald’s resonates with so many Americans,” it stated, adding, “though we are not a political brand, we’ve been proud to hear former President Trump’s love for McDonald’s and Vice President Harris’s fond memories working under the Arches.”
In its statement, McDonald’s noted that local franchisee Derek Giacomantonio received a request from law enforcement regarding Trump’s “desire to visit a Pennsylvania restaurant.”
“We proudly open our doors to everyone who visits the Feasterville community,” Giacomantonio expressed. “That’s why I accepted former President Trump’s request to observe the transformative working experience that 1 in 8 Americans have had: a job at McDonald’s.”
More than 95% of McDonald’s locations in the US are operated by franchisees, who must follow specific guidelines in their agreements with the parent company but are allowed to invite political figures.
A known admirer of the chain, Trump used the occasion to poke fun at his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, who has claimed to have worked at McDonald’s during her college years.
“I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala,” Trump told reporters, reiterating his claim that Harris “never worked at McDonald’s.”
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
