Former President Donald Trump made headlines Monday with an unexpected culinary confession during a speech to McDonald's executives, revealing his specific preferences from the fast food giant's menu while offering some constructive criticism.
The Presidential Menu Preference
Speaking at the McDonald's Impact Summit in Washington, Trump delivered a wide-ranging address that touched on numerous topics before settling on his appreciation for the company's offerings. "I like the fish," Trump declared, referring specifically to the Filet-O-Fish sandwich, while making an unusual sound effect and accompanying hand gesture that quickly circulated on social media.
However, the former president did have one specific suggestion for improvement. "You could do a little bit more tartar sauce, though, please," Trump added emphatically. "Seriously." The moment was captured and shared widely online, showcasing Trump's long-standing relationship with the fast food chain.
Trump's Fast Food History
This isn't the first time Trump's fast food preferences have made news. During the 2024 presidential campaign, he participated in a photo opportunity at a McDonald's franchise location, further cementing his public association with the brand.
Perhaps most memorably, in January 2019, Trump made waves when he served the Clemson Tigers football team heaps of fast food during their White House visit to celebrate their national championship. The spread included McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King items, creating one of the most talked-about presidential meal service moments in recent history.
Inside Trump's McDonald's Orders
Recent revelations from Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters provided additional insight into Trump's specific meal preferences during campaign events. According to Gruters, Trump's typical order included hot fries, a Filet-O-Fish, a Quarter Pounder, and a Big Mac, with indications that he sometimes combined elements from different sandwiches.
This current preference represents a slight evolution from his reported 2016 campaign order, which according to the book "Let Trump Be Trump" by Trump insiders Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, consisted of two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a chocolate milkshake.
The consistency in Trump's appreciation for McDonald's, particularly the Filet-O-Fish, underscores how the former president's personal tastes have become part of his political persona, blending populist appeal with unconventional presidential behavior.
