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If we are what we eat, Trump‘s diet could in some ways represent him perfectly. With just one day to go before the U.S. election result that will choose the next president of the White House, we put the presidential candidate’s bizarre obsession with fast food under scrutiny.
In order to bring such a food debate to the table, we might start, by way of a starter, with one of his favorite foods, which is served at McDonald’s. In fact, last month, the candidate would visit one of his Pennsylvania establishments to cook and serve fries to customers; while accusing Harris of lying about having worked at the Golden Arches.
His addictive love affair with the chain would also be portrayed in the moment he asked the White House kitchen to recreate the McDonald’s meal; although it was eventually revealed that it ‘couldn’t match the satisfaction of the original,’ according to Annie Karni.
Like Trump’s love of McDonald’s, his favorite restaurant menu is also documented. This consists of a full dinner consisting of two Big Macs, two Steak-O-Fish sandwiches and a small chocolate milkshake.
Food as a political weapon
Beyond his fondness for hamburgers in particular, Trump has also demonstrated his strange addiction to junk food in general. Food with which he has starred in controversial moments such as the time he interrupted a meeting to order milkshakes, the Starburst candy he allegedly threw at Angela Merkel and the cherry and vanilla ice cream he served to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Food becomes another of his controversial political weapons.
Meat pie
Trump also ranks meatloaf on his food podium. In 2005, he and Melania appeared on a Martha Stewart show where they prepared a meatloaf sandwich, which Trump said was his favorite dish.
Wendy’s
Another of the fast food chains in Trump’s gastronomic imagination is Wendy’s. This is another of Trump’s favorite restaurants, perhaps in part because Nelson Peltz, co-owner of Wendy’s, has donated generously to Trump’s political campaigns. Trump also claims that he prefers eating at well-known chains like Wendy’s to eating at independent restaurants because he fears food poisoning.
KFC
KFC is presented as another of the brands that Trump venerates. He has been seen on several occasions eating a bucket of the Colonel’s famous secret chicken recipe. How? with a knife and fork.
Pizza Hut
It seems that Pizza Hut is also part of Trump’s culinary religion. In 1995 he even starred in an ad to promote Pizza Hut’s stuffed dough. As with KFC chicken, since he doesn’t like to get his hands dirty with food, he eats his pizza with a knife and fork.
Doritos
Trump’s favorite snack seems to be Doritos. It is said that the White House kitchen was well stocked with these nacho-style chips during his tenure.
Lays
As Trump arrived at the White House back in 2017, the White House would place a huge order for Lay’s potato chips as a welcome. Today, she still consumes them from her private plane, filled with this snack that she always has on hand.
Ice cream
Cherry vanilla ice cream is Trump’s favorite flavor, according to a 2010 interview with celebrity magazine US Weekly. As such, it has been on the menu at several major events, including Trump’s inauguration celebration dinner.
Steak with ketchup
Donald Trump has also generated controversy among meat purists, chefs and restaurants by ordering his steaks well done, and with ketchup.
Famiglia pizza
The Republican candidate has been spotted on several occasions dining at the famous Famiglia pizzeria, which has outlets throughout the United States and the rest of the world. His most notable appearance was in 2011 at a New York branch, where he dined with fellow Republican Sarah Palin. They reportedly shared a cheese and pepperoni pizza. And yes, he also ate it with a knife and fork.
