Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her claim of working at McDonald’s on Wednesday, despite former President Donald Trump repeatedly accusing her of fabricating the story.
During an MSNBC interview with correspondent Stephanie Ruhle, Harris was asked about her stint at the fast-food chain. Ruhle referenced an old McDonald’s jingle, asking if Harris had ever served “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions…” “…and a sesame seed bun,” Harris laughed, finishing the jingle. “I have,” Harris confirmed. “It wasn’t a small job; I did the fries. I really did.”
Harris mentioned that she discusses working at McDonald’s to highlight the challenges faced by employees trying to support families on limited wages. “There are people in our country who work at McDonald’s and are trying to raise a family. I worked there as a student; I was a kid,” she explained.
MSNBC EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Harris sets the record straight on her job at McDonald’s during a one-on-one interview with @SRuhle after former President Trump has falsely stated Harris never worked there. pic.twitter.com/7OvEfLn11E
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Trump has repeatedly challenged Harris’s claim, asserting she has not provided proof of her employment. “She said, ‘I was a worker at McDonald’s and I stood over the French fries,’” Trump remarked at a rally on Tuesday.
Trump suggested he might visit a McDonald’s to experience the job himself. “I’m going to a McDonald’s over the next two weeks and I’m going to stand over the French fries because I’m going to see what her job really wasn’t like,” he declared.
Since taking over the presidential nomination from Biden in July, Harris’s campaign has highlighted her McDonald’s job as part of her biography but has not produced evidence of her employment there. There are no photos, paystubs, or confirmations from McDonald’s corporate headquarters.
Harris’s campaign staffers have stated she worked the cash register and staffed the fryer and ice cream machine at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California, in the summer of 1983.
Ruhle also questioned Harris on economic issues, asking how she planned to increase housing. Harris responded that her administration would consider transit funding and the connection to housing, creating federal incentives for local and state governments to prioritize affordable housing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Did Kamala Harris work at McDonald’s?
Yes, Kamala Harris claims she worked as a student, handling fries and the cash register.
What did Trump say about Kamala Harris working at McDonald’s?
Trump accused Harris of lying about her job and suggested visiting a McDonald’s to see what the job was like.
Has Kamala Harris provided proof of her McDonald’s employment?
No, Harris has not provided photos, paystubs, or confirmation from their corporate headquarters.
Why does Kamala Harris talk about working at McDonald’s?
Harris highlights her job to discuss the challenges employees face trying to raise a family on limited wages.
What economic issues did Harris discuss in the MSNBC interview?
Harris discussed increasing housing by connecting transit dollars with affordable housing incentives for local and state governments.
