Written by Thomas Whitaker.
In a twist no one saw coming, former President Donald Trump has reportedly taken up a part-time job at McDonald’s. Yes, the man who used to command Air Force One and cut tax deals in the Oval Office now finds himself operating the deep fryer at a New York City location. Rumor has it that Trump even asked for his own MAGA-branded apron, though the request may have “accidentally” gone missing on the manager’s desk.
Some might wonder why a former billionaire and reality TV icon would suddenly don a paper hat and stand under fluorescent lights. Well, when the Biden/Harris economy runs this cold, even real estate moguls feel the pinch. Gone are the days of grandiose golf course dreams and luxury hotels. Now, it’s all about making sure those fries are golden and crispy for the 2 a.m. customers craving a little grease therapy. Trump allegedly found joy in announcing “Order 45 is ready!” though sources close to him say he thinks his order number could’ve been a little higher.
Of course, Trump’s famous “You’re fired!” catchphrase is taking on a new life in the fast-food world. Each time a customer asks for extra sauce, he’s reportedly mumbling it under his breath, holding back memories of firing people with much higher stakes. But hey, desperate times call for desperate measures, right?
Cleaning Up Biden’s Mess: Trump’s Side Gig as a “Garbage Man”
If manning the fryer weren’t enough, Trump has also started another side hustle: America’s self-declared “garbage man.” No, he’s not actually riding the truck and lifting bins (at least not yet), but he’s made it clear that the job is “symbolic” of what he calls “cleaning up the dumpster fire” left by the current administration. Trump claims that someone has to “take out the trash” after Biden’s economic policies have, in his words, “turned America into a giant landfill of debt.”
His garbage man duties apparently include “sweeping up” American industries like energy, agriculture, and, oddly enough, the internet itself. When asked if he’d actually be seen around garbage trucks, Trump shrugged it off. But in true Trump fashion, he’s now hinting at a reality show series, “Trump the Trash Collector,” where he’ll invite Americans to send in photos of literal and metaphorical trash they think needs cleaning up in Washington. Forget about “The Apprentice;” the new game seems to be “Who Can Find the Biggest Mess?”
Supporters are enthusiastically backing his new role, some even suggesting that Biden’s economic woes have inspired Trump to become a “public servant” all over again. Whether he’s collecting real trash or symbolic trash, Trump’s latest venture has people talking – even if his critics are just shaking their heads.
The Burger King of Politics: Trump’s Fast-Food Tour
This isn’t Trump’s first dabble in the fast-food world. The man has had a long-standing love affair with quick service dining. In fact, McDonald’s might be the one industry unaffected by the current economic nosedive, and maybe that’s what drew Trump to it. Known for ordering enough McNuggets to fill the front seat of his limo, Trump’s admiration for fast food has become the stuff of legend. Working at McDonald’s seems like an odd, if poetic, turn for him.
There’s even talk of a possible Trump-themed meal deal at McDonald’s. Fans have already started calling it “The Big Trump” – extra-large fries, a quarter-pounder loaded with bacon, and an extra-large diet soda. According to insiders, Trump himself has requested the option to add a few extra layers of cheese and bacon, joking that “America could use a little extra flavor right now.” Whether McDonald’s corporate will sign off on this deal remains to be seen, but knowing Trump, he’s not one to take “no” for an answer.
McDonald’s workers are reportedly baffled yet entertained by their new coworker, especially when he insists on playing “Hail to the Chief” every time he clocks in. Let’s just say the fryer isn’t the only thing heating up at the local Mickey D’s – Trump’s got people lining up, if only to see him try his hand at fast food service.
Our Take
While we might chuckle at the sight of a former president slinging fries or symbolically hauling trash, Trump’s new “jobs” underscore just how much the Biden/Harris administration has shaken up the economy. If even the ultra-wealthy have to pick up extra work, what hope is left for the rest of us? Trump’s ironic rebranding as a “garbage man” might be exactly the clean-up act this country needs, although it’s a pretty rough job for someone who once called the shots on the biggest stage of all.
