During a surprise visit to a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump manned the fry station, as part of his election campaign, sparking curiosity about whether the fast-food chain might soon accept cryptocurrency in the U.S.
With countries like El Salvador and Switzerland already allowing Bitcoin and Ether payments at McDonald’s, could the U.S. be next?
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump swapped his suit for a McDonald’s apron, dunking fries and serving customers at a Pennsylvania drive-thru. Trump’s visit came after his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, mentioned her college summer job at McDonald’s, which Trump publicly questioned.
Trump, a well-known fast-food fan, took a break from the campaign trail to learn how to make fries and serve customers. Dressed in an apron over his suit and tie, he joked with employees about how “great expertise” was needed to do the job right.
After serving takeout orders, Trump took questions from reporters through the drive-thru window. When asked if he would respect the results of the upcoming election, he said, “if it’s a fair election.”
One Indian-origin couple, served by Trump, thanked him warmly. “You made it possible for ordinary people like us to meet you,” they said, praising him as the type of person they wanted as president.
Amid questions about working conditions and wages at McDonald’s, Trump praised the hard-working employees but dodged specific questions on raising the minimum wage.
While the visit created a buzz, it also sparked speculation. Given Trump’s admiration for fast food and his vocal support for cryptocurrency, could we soon see McDonald’s in the U.S. accepting Bitcoin or Ether?
After all, El Salvador and Switzerland already do. As Trump continues to campaign, the future of digital payments in fast food remains a topic to watch.
The day ended with Trump attending a town hall in Lancaster and a Pittsburgh Steelers game, but the visit left many wondering: Will crypto payments be next on McDonald’s menu in America?
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