McDonald’s Emphasizes Neutrality After Trump’s Visit

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts: McDonald’s clarified it does not endorse any presidential candidate. The company’s statement followed Donald Trump’s visit to a Pennsylvania outlet, emphasizing electoral neutrality. “We’re not red or blue — we’re golden,” the company told employees.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth: McDonald’s has made it clear that it does not endorse any presidential candidate. This announcement came after former President Donald Trump visited a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania, drawing the fast-food giant into election drama. McDonald’s stated in an internal memo, “We stay neutral in elections, no matter who is running for office,” as reported by Bloomberg.

The company added, “McDonald’s does not endorse candidates for elected office, and that remains true in this race for the next President. We’re not red or blue — we’re golden.” This memo was issued following Trump’s visit to a McDonald’s outlet, where he cooked fries and served customers at the drive-thru while his campaign promoted the stop as a way to connect with voters.

The event took place in a key area of the swing state of Pennsylvania. The McDonald’s location was closed to the public during Trump’s visit, sparking online chatter. Some people shared images of the empty restaurant, accusing the event of being staged for the cameras. Others defended the closure, citing security reasons.

McDonald’s explained that the visit was requested by Trump’s team and handled by local franchise owner Derek Giacomantonio. “Upon learning of the former President’s request, we approached it through the lens of one of our core values: we open our doors to everyone,” McDonald’s stated.

Trump’s visit also added fuel to his ongoing spat with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Harris has discussed her days working at a McDonald’s during college, but Trump has questioned her story without offering proof. McDonald’s said it has no records from the 1980s to verify Harris’ employment.

While Trump flipped burgers and joked with reporters at the drive-thru, McDonald’s stuck to its stance of political neutrality, focusing on its core business and avoiding the election drama.

Despite the online debates, the fast-food chain’s message seems clear: The fast-food giants are here just for the fries, not the politics.

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