President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the fast-food world this week after calling for a major upgrade to one of McDonald’s most iconic menu items.
Speaking at the McDonald’s Impact Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., Trump delivered a simple but powerful message to the company’s top executives—give Americans more value for their money.
And he started with something millions of everyday Americans agree with:
“I love the Filet-O-Fish,” Trump said. “But you’ve got to add more tartar sauce. I shouldn’t have to ask for extra.”
The remark instantly went viral, with viewers praising Trump for speaking up about something the average customer has complained about for years.
⭐ Trump Highlights His Blue-Collar Roots — And Calls Out Kamala Harris
In a moment that instantly resonated with working-class Americans, Trump reminded the audience that he once stepped behind a McDonald’s fryer during the 2024 campaign—a nod to the everyday workers Democrats often claim to represent.
“I was actually a McDonald’s fry cook for 30 minutes,” Trump joked. “Which is about 30 minutes longer than Kamala Harris ever worked there, despite her story.”
The crowd erupted. According to the President, a McDonald’s employee personally informed his campaign that Harris never worked for the chain—something Trump said only confirmed how out of touch the left has become with real American workers.
⭐ Trump Calls Himself McDonald’s ‘Most Loyal Customer’
With classic Trump humor, he declared:
“I’m probably one of McDonald’s all-time most loyal customers.”
He explained that while other politicians fly around with catered meals and luxury spreads, Trump Force One ran on Big Macs and McNuggets—a message that always resonates with older, middle-class Americans who appreciate a leader who lives like they do.
Trump even convinced HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—known for his strict health routines—to try a Big Mac.
“He loved it,” Trump said. “But he didn’t want it publicized.”
⭐ Trump Addresses Affordability: ‘We’re Bringing Prices Down’
The President then shifted to a central issue for older Americans living on fixed incomes: inflation and affordability.
Trump acknowledged that certain items, like coffee, remain too high—but said meaningful progress is happening.
“Breakfast prices are down 14% in the last six months,” Trump said.
“Bread is down. Dairy is down. And eggs are down 86% since March.”
He thanked McDonald’s for cutting prices on several popular items, calling the chain an important partner in lowering costs nationwide.
For many older Americans hit hardest by Biden-era inflation, Trump’s message underscored why consumer confidence continues to rebound.
⭐ Stock Market Hits 48 All-Time Highs Under Trump
Trump reminded the audience that under his leadership, Americans have seen their retirement accounts and 401(k)s roar back to life.
“Forty-eight new all-time highs in nine months,” Trump said proudly.
For a 50+ conservative audience—many of whom depend on stable markets for retirement income—Trump’s steady hand and pro-growth policies land especially well.
⭐ Trump: McDonald’s Is Helping Rebuild America
To close out his remarks, the President praised McDonald’s as a powerful example of American strength, entrepreneurship, and the comeback of the U.S. economy.
“Together, we’re making America richer, stronger, prouder, and happier than ever before,” Trump said. “McDonald’s is respected all over the world, and I’m honored to be with you.”
Trump’s call for “more tartar sauce” may have made headlines, but his larger message was clear: America is recovering, prices are falling, and the country is moving forward again.
