10 hilarious memes mocking Trump’s McDonald’s drive-thru stint: From new clown to ‘The Bear’ comparison
Former president Donald Trump’s latest photo op at a Pennsylvania McDonald's has turned into social media fodder, with critics and casual observers alike having a field day. What was meant to be a carefully staged campaign appearance has instead inspired a wave of memes, jokes, and online commentary, proving once again that the internet never misses an opportunity to turn a political event into a comedic spectacle. On Sunday, Trump took part in a McDonald’s drive-thru event, donning an apron, frying some fries, and serving pre-selected supporters from five vehicles at the drive-through window. However, the McDonald’s was closed to the general public during this staged event, which was reportedly organized to poke fun at Vice President Kamala Harris, who had worked at a McDonald’s during a summer job in her youth. Despite Trump’s repeated claims—without evidence—that Harris never worked there, Harris' campaign brushed off the event, labeling it as an act of desperation. As expected, social media wasted no time in mocking Trump over his McDonald's appearance. Users on X (formerly Twitter) responded with a flood of memes and jokes, many poking fun at the absurdity of the situation.
1. Drudge attack
A user on X, Matt Drudge, known for operating the Drudge Report, crafted a headline in the classic style of the conservative news aggregator: "McDonald One Fry Short Of Happy Meal." Accompanying this was a photoshopped image of Trump dressed in clown makeup, clearly meant to draw comparisons to the iconic fast-food mascot, Ronald McDonald.
2. The Hamburglar
Another user, Adam, took it a step further by invoking a classic McDonald’s villain. "BREAKING: McDonald’s replaces The Hamburglar with another well-known felon," he quipped, posting a side-by-side image of Trump in the McDonald's kitchen next to the familiar cartoon character, Hamburglar.
3. Ronald McDonald reimagined
User Liam Nesson jumped in on the fun with a generational twist. “Imma tell my grandkids this was Ronald McDonald,” he joked, sharing a photo of Trump posing at the fast-food joint. The meme is a clever play on the popular 'I’m going to tell my kids' meme, which reimagines famous figures as modern-day celebrities or icons.
4. Petty Trump
One user, JustTheFacts, used the moment to point out what they saw as Trump’s obsession with Vice President Harris. “Imagine being this petty,” the post read, alongside a video of Trump at the McDonald’s. “You stage an event at a McDonald’s because you’re obsessed with the fact that VP Harris doesn’t put in her resume that she worked at a McDonald’s, decades ago."
5. Convicted worker
Even political commentator Ana Navarro jumped into the fray. Her post asked a question dripping with sarcasm: "Does @McDonalds hire convicted felons?" She paired the caption with a picture of Trump standing in the McDonald's kitchen during his appearance, a clear dig at the former president’s legal woes.
6. 'The Bear' comparison
For fans of the hit TV show 'The Bear,' user DVN Jr offered up a snarky take: “Man, THE BEAR Season 4 is low-energy,” he tweeted, alongside a picture of Trump awkwardly positioned in the fast-food kitchen. The comparison to the show’s high-octane kitchen scenes highlights the stark contrast between Trump’s staged visit and real-life fast-food service.
7. Fired Trump
Another post from Strictly Kamala imagined Trump as a recently fired worker forced to start over at McDonald’s. “‘Welcome to McDonald's, I got fired from my last job so I’m working the drive-thru now,’” the tweet read, with an accompanying photo of Trump standing at the drive-thru window. It was a subtle jab at Trump’s 2020 election loss, implying that he’s now relegated to more humble tasks.
8. Kid mowing sequel
Political commentator Justin Baragona made a reference to a past viral moment of Trump. “This is like the sequel to the kid mowing picture,” he posted, referring to the famous 2017 photo of a young boy mowing the White House lawn while Trump watched. This time, Baragona’s comparison included an awkward image of Trump standing inside the McDonald's kitchen.
9. New clown in town
User Miss Jilliane posted a biting caption, calling Trump the new face of McDonald’s. “.@McDonalds has replaced Ronald McDonald with a new clown. It’s guaranteed he’ll screw up your order like everything else he touches," she wrote, alongside a clip of Trump trying to serve food through the drive-thru window.
10. Amateur Trump
Art Candee posted a tweet that mocked Trump’s lack of competence, saying, "HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAH! The guy at McDonald's tells Donald Trump what to do at the fry machine and he proceeds to do it wrong. Donald can't even follow basic instructions." She included a video clip of Trump awkwardly attempting to work the fry station.
