McDonald’s hosted former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania restaurant over the weekend, where he worked the fry station and answered questions through the drive-thru window. While the event generated buzz, McDonald’s emphasized that it does not endorse political candidates. The company stated, “We are not red or blue – we are golden,” in a message to employees obtained by The Associated Press.
The visit was arranged after franchise owner Derek Giacomantonio learned of Trump’s interest in stopping by. The Chicago-based fast food chain stressed its core value of inclusivity, noting that its doors are open to everyone and that it has invited Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, to visit its restaurants as well.
Despite a brief surge in calls for a McDonald’s boycott on social media, public relations expert Lori Rosen believes the fast food giant will face no long-term repercussions, citing the massive publicity generated by the event. Business ethics professor Bruce Newman added that the appearance likely helped Trump portray a more casual image in his campaign.
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