"Donald Trump took charge of the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania before holding an impromptu press conference, fielding questions from reporters through the drive-thru window."
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**FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa.** — On Sunday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump worked the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania before hosting an impromptu press conference through the drive-thru window.
Under the watch of reporters and aides, a McDonald's employee taught Trump how to fry and box the fries. Known for his love of fast food and his germaphobia, Trump marveled at the process, noting he didn’t have to touch the fries. “It requires great expertise to do it right and fast,” he joked, donning an apron over his suit.
This visit came as Trump sought to counter Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ stories of working at McDonald's in college, a claim Trump has repeatedly dismissed without evidence. Trump served bags of food to customers in the drive-thru lane before taking questions from the media. Asked if he would support raising the minimum wage, he responded by praising McDonald's workers but avoided a direct answer.
A large crowd gathered outside the restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose, a key swing area in Bucks County. Later, Trump was scheduled to attend a town hall in Lancaster and catch a Pittsburgh Steelers game.
Trump has been fixated on Harris' summer job story, accusing her of lying about her time at McDonald's, though he has not provided any proof. Harris, meanwhile, reaffirmed her experience during a recent interview, pointing out the struggles of workers trying to support families in fast food jobs.
Trump has a long history of promoting baseless claims about his political opponents. From questioning Barack Obama’s citizenship to spreading unfounded rumors about Ted Cruz’s father, Trump has often used these tactics to attack opponents. His current campaign has been no exception, including false claims about immigrants and his rival, Nikki Haley.
During his visit, police blocked off streets as a large crowd of supporters lined up to catch a glimpse of the former president. Many waved flags and took photos as Trump, a known fan of McDonald's, answered questions from the drive-thru window.