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Alright, folks, buckle up. We're hurtling towards November 17, 2025, and guess what’s on the menu? Donald Trump, front and center, at the McDonald's Impact Summit in D.C. Exclusive: Trump takes affordability pitch to McDonald's - Axios Yeah, you heard me. The man who once served cold Big Macs to college football champs at the White House is now gonna tell McDonald's owners, operators, and suppliers how to fix "Biden's inflation crisis." I mean, you can't make this stuff up, can you? It’s a masterclass in political theater, offcourse.
My first thought? Is this a policy speech or a glorified infomercial for the Dollar Menu? Trump's main message, we're told, is "affordability." Trump looks to McDonald’s to help affordability push - NewsNation He's gonna wax poetic about his "One Big Beautiful Bill" – remember that gem? – promising "No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, No Tax on Social Security." Sounds great on a bumper sticker, doesn't it? But let's be real, are we really supposed to believe that removing a tax on tips, while nice for some, is the magic bullet for an entire nation grappling with the cost of living? It feels less like a comprehensive economic strategy and more like... well, a supersized promise that’s gonna leave you feeling hungry an hour later. It’s like trying to put out a five-alarm fire with a squirt gun. No, wait, a Happy Meal squirt gun.
This whole summit, it’s not just about Trump. Oh no. We've got Democratic heavy hitters like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore also showing up. They're all there to talk "value and affordability." It's almost... bipartisan. Almost. You can practically smell the corporate air freshener trying to mask the stale scent of desperation from both sides. Why are they all suddenly so chummy with the Golden Arches? Because voters, bless their hearts, are absolutely hammered by the cost of everything right now. The economy isn't just a concern; it's the concern. Republicans saw this vulnerability in the last elections, and Democrats leveraged it hard in places like New Jersey and Virginia. Now everyone's scrambling to prove they're the champion of the working stiff who just wants a decent meal without taking out a second mortgage.
What I'm wondering is, what exactly constitutes "extra value" in today's economy? McDonald's is reportedly "partially funding" its new Extra Value Meals. That's a fascinating bit of corporate speak, isn't it? It means they're admitting their prices are too high, but instead of just lowering them, they're doing a song and dance about "co-investing" with franchisees. It's a shell game, pure and simple. And now politicians are jumping into that same game, pretending that talking about "value" at a fast-food convention is going to make your grocery bill any less painful. Are they really going to address the systemic issues, or just point fingers and offer discounts on McNuggets? And how do you even define "affordability" when the minimum wage hasn't kept pace with anything for decades? It's a question no one seems to want to answer...
Let's not forget Trump's long-standing, dare I say, intimate relationship with McDonald's. This isn't just a random speaking gig. This is a man who, by his own account, loves Big Macs and Filet-O-Fish. He worked a drive-thru during his 2024 campaign – a photo op so perfectly absurd it could only be real. He even served McDonald's to a college football team at the White House. It's almost poetic, isn't it? The symbol of American mass consumption, the purveyor of quick, cheap (ish) comfort food, meeting the politician who promises quick, simple fixes to complex problems.
The summit's directive to attendees: "go on offense, engage and advocate for our system." That’s corporate speak for "get out there and spin this narrative for us." They want their franchisees to be foot soldiers in the affordability war, pushing the idea that McDonald's is on your side, fighting for your wallet. It's a brilliant, cynical move. By aligning with a brand so deeply ingrained in American culture, politicians get to look like they're "of the people," while the company gets free political advertising. It's a win-win for them, but for us? For the average person just trying to pay rent and keep food on the table, it feels like we're just getting another dose of corporate-political doublespeak, served up with a side of lukewarm fries.