Trump jokes he’s first former McDonald’s fry cook to become president: ‘I am honored’
"I'm honored to stand before you as the VERY FIRST former McDonald's fry cook ever to become President of the United States."
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the @McDonalds Impact Summit. 🍟🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6UI6T77V4t
WASHIGNTON, DC: President Donald Trump brought humor and nostalgia to the McDonald’s Impact Summit on November 17, 2025, at the Westin DC Downtown in Washington.
Speaking to a room full of McDonald’s franchise owners and operators, Trump joked that he is the first former fry cook to become president, a playful reference to a 1990s anecdote that quickly went viral. His light, conversational tone energized the crowd and set the stage for a lively discussion on economic issues. Here’s what made his speech stand out.
Trump jokes about past fry-cook job at McDonald’s Summit
According to the 47-second clip of Donald Trump’s remarks at the McDonald’s Impact Summit, shared by the White House’s official page on X, he began, “I'm thrilled to be here with the men and women who are really the heart and soul of what is greatest, most admired, and most successful companies in the history of the world, frankly. The one and only McDonald's.”
He recalled, “I've gone there a couple of times. And I am honored to stand before you as the very first former McDonald's fry cook ever to become President of the United States.”
He added, “Actually, [I] was there about 30 minutes. And that was 30 minutes longer than Kamala was there. Despite her job at McDonald's, that didn't work out too well.”
He continued, “And the person in McDonald's had informed us off the record [that] she never worked there. I, whoever you are, we appreciate that.”
Trump touts McDonald’s-only menu on Trump Force One
Another short clip of Donald Trump from the 2025 McDonald’s National Impact Summit also went viral. In the 41-second video, Trump joked about serving only McDonald’s food on Trump Force One. Trump said, “You know, folks, I was thinking about this the other day. On Trump Force One, great name, right?, we don't have all those fancy meals that the other presidents had.”
He added, “You know, the caviar, the lobster, the truffles. No, no. On Trump Force One, it's McDonald's all the way. Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, whatever you want. And let me tell you, it's the best.”
He continued, “I remember when I first got into this, people said, 'Donald, you're gonna miss the gourmet stuff.' Miss it? Are you kidding me? Give me a Filet-O-Fish any day over that snooty French cuisine." He went on, “As you may have heard, I'm also one of your all-time most loyal customers. While other politicians fly around on campaign planes stocked with expensive catering, on Trump Force One, we served only MCDONALD’S almost every time."
.@POTUS: As you may have heard, I'm also one of your all-time most loyal customers. While other politicians fly around on campaign planes stocked with expensive catering, on Trump Force One, we served only MCDONALD’S almost every time... I even got @SecKennedy to eat a Big Mac.🤣 pic.twitter.com/BjHt5q6bRC
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 17, 2025
He continued, "And now, we've got Secretary Kennedy on board. RFK Jr, tough guy, health nut, right? He's all about the organic, the clean eating. I said, 'Bobby, try this Big Mac.’”
Trump laughed and said, “Just one. It’ll change your life.” He added, “He took a bite, boom! Eyes lit up. Now he's hooked. Says it's the perfect balance of flavor and... well, whatever.”
He concluded, “So, to all you McDonald's warriors out there, keep flipping those burgers, because you're feeding America, and apparently, even Trump Force One. Thank you, God bless you, and let's make America eat great again!”
The audience erupted in applause and laughter as Trump waved, grinning.
