'A miracle they even paid': Internet mocks Donald Trump as his legal team spent $700 at Manhattan McDonald's without tipping

According to the employees, the order comprised 27 quarter-pounders, 27 servings of fries, filet-o-fish burgers, and chicken nuggets
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2024
According to employees at the McDonald's, located near the Manhattan courthouse, three members of Trump's staff placed the order(Getty Images)
According to employees at the McDonald's, located near the Manhattan courthouse, three members of Trump's staff placed the order(Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a move that has sparked a frenzy on social media, Donald Trump's legal team reportedly spent about $700 on McDonald's during the former president's ongoing trial over the Stormy Daniels hush money case.

According to fast-food chain employees near the Manhattan courthouse, three members of Trump's staff placed the order, astonishing the employees with its magnitude, as reported by Daily Mail.

Donald Trump's staffers neglected to leave tips for workers who prepared extensive order

According to the employees, the order comprised 27 quarter-pounders, 27 servings of fries, filet-o-fish burgers, and chicken nuggets. Despite receiving four large bags of food, the staffers reportedly failed to leave a tip for the workers who prepared the extensive order.

The order was placed on Thursday, April 18, just before noon during the third day of the legal proceedings.

"They came here yesterday and bought lots of food with nearly $700. They ordered 27 quarter-pounders, 27 fries, chicken nuggets, and filet-o-fishes. They didn't even leave a tip, nothing," an anonymous McDonald's employee revealed to Daily Mail.

The employee further added that this wasn't the first time they had encountered Trump's staff members, recalling a similar incident from the previous year when he faced a different set of legal battles.

Former President Donald Trump listens as his attorney Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at 40 Wall Street after a pre-trial hearing on March 25, 2024 in New York City. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled Trump's criminal trial to begin on April 15, which would make it the first criminal prosecution of a former American president. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both before and after the 2016 election. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's staffers neglected to leave a tip for workers who prepared extensive orders (Photo by Michael M Santiago/Getty Images)

Donald Trump's strong fondness for McDonald's is widely known

Trump's strong affinity for McDonald's is widely acknowledged, with his preferred meal reportedly comprising two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a chocolate malted milkshake, as disclosed by former aides in their book, 'Let Trump Be Trump.'

Throughout his presidency, Trump's affection for McDonald's was evident. In 2019, during a government shutdown, he made headlines by ordering $5,500 worth of McDonald's to feed the Clemson University football team, as the White House kitchen was not operational.

Even amid his health scare with COVID-19 in October 2020, Trump couldn't resist indulging in McDonald's, reportedly ordering from the fast-food chain while in recovery.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: A McDonalds' restaurant sign is seen as the restaurant is closed du
Donald Trump's strong fondness for McDonald's is widely known (Getty Images)

Internet trolls Donald Trump in wake of his legal team's McDonald's visit

As news of Trump's legal team's recent McDonald's visit spread rapidly across the internet, trolls wasted no time in mocking him. One user on X platform remarked, "It’s a miracle they even paid."



 

Another user chimed in, saying, "No tip. This is so on brand for @trump." "This sounds so believable. The billionaire orders $700 of food at McDonald's but he doesn’t think about their hard-working employees! Trumpers, here’s your proof! He doesn’t care about you, and he never will! Time to choose a new cult leader," wrote a user. 



 



 

Another individual quipped, "Here's a tip: buy some Gas-X."

"You are what you eat," commented a user.

"Explains all the farting," joked another user.

A user quipped, "And now we know why there was an odor in the court. Those onions and cheese will do it every time."



 



 



 



 

Finally, a user stated, "If you've recently donated your hard-earned money to #DonaldTrump or the #RNC, congratulations...there's a solid chance you bought Trump and his Lawyers McDonalds."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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