Trump swaps rallies for fries at Philadelphia McDonald's

In the final days of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump decided to take up a job at McDonald's. "Hello, everybody. It's my first day at McDonald's, I'm looking for a job," he told the franchise owner in Feasterville-Trevose on Sunday. "I've always wanted to work at McDonald's, but I've never did. I’m running against somebody that said she did, but it turned out to be a totally phony story," he added.

Trump explained to journalists from the drive-thru window that he decided to visit McDonald's to highlight that his rival, Kamala Harris, allegedly lied by claiming that during her studies 40 years ago she worked at one of the chain's restaurants.

"I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala. She never worked here. And now, I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala. Why? Because she's lying. Why would she lie? She shouldn't lie about it," the Republican candidate continued, asserting that the company itself had confirmed this. However, USA Today reports that despite Trump's claims, McDonald's never publicly addressed this issue.

During the visit, Trump—dressed in an apron, shirt, and tie—prepared fries, which he emphasized he likes. Later, he served food to customers through the drive-thru window, telling them he prepared it himself and that everything was on his tab. When asked by journalists about his favourite dish from the restaurant, he stated that he likes everything and often dines at this fast-food chain. He also mocked his rival's comments that kitchen work is very hard.

"She said she was so hot. That it's such a tough job," Trump said, noting that the restaurant employee greeting him has been doing this for many years.

Journalists also asked Trump whether he would wish Harris a happy birthday. "She’s turning 60? I think I’ll get her some flowers. Maybe I’ll get her some fries…give her some McDonald’s fries," he said to the cameras.

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, celebrated her 60th birthday in Georgia, another crucial state, on Sunday. She visited two African American churches in the Atlanta metropolitan area, encouraging people to vote. Harris noted that in Georgia, 100-year-old former President Jimmy Carter had already cast his vote, adding that if he can vote, anyone can. During her visit to the church in Jonesboro, singer Stevie Wonder joined Harris and sang her his song "Happy Birthday," originally composed for the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.