Former President Donald Trump has raised doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris's claim of having worked at McDonald's during her college years.
According to Breitbart News, the controversy has gained attention as Harris's campaign appears to have stopped referencing the alleged job.
During a recent appearance at a Moms for Liberty Convention in Washington, DC, Trump told the audience that after a brief investigation, it was found that Harris never worked at McDonald's. This statement comes amid growing scrutiny of Harris's claims about her past employment at the fast-food chain.
The Vice President's alleged McDonald's employment has become a central part of her biography in recent years. However, investigative reporting by the Washington Free Beacon has failed to find evidence supporting this claim.
Harris's job application as a law student, which required listing all employment from the previous decade, did not mention McDonald's. Additionally, her two memoirs and pre-2019 campaign literature make no reference to this work experience.
The Harris campaign has not responded to requests for validation of the McDonald's claim, leaving questions unanswered about the specifics of her supposed employment at the fast-food chain.
Despite the lack of verification, mainstream media outlets have widely reported on Harris's alleged McDonald's experience. Publications such as ABC News, The Independent, and The Washington Post have highlighted this aspect of her background.
Trump's public questioning of Harris's claim may force media outlets to investigate the matter further. This situation could potentially impact Harris's credibility if the claim is proven false.
Paul Sperry of RealClearInvestigations reported that the Harris campaign has stopped mentioning the alleged McDonald's job and is not responding to media inquiries about the location and dates of her supposed employment.
The Vice President first mentioned working at McDonald's during her 2019 presidential campaign. She has since frequently referenced this experience, including during a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Harris claimed she worked at McDonald's while in college, specifically mentioning that she "did fries" and worked as a cashier. However, this detail was absent from her public narrative prior to 2019.
The campaign's recent adjustment to the story, suggesting that the job was taken for "spending money" rather than to "pay her way" through college, has raised further questions about the accuracy of Harris's claims.
The controversy surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris's alleged McDonald's employment continues to unfold. Trump's public questioning of the claim has brought renewed attention to the issue. The lack of historical documentation and the campaign's reluctance to provide details have fueled skepticism. As the story develops, it may have implications for Harris's public image and credibility in the ongoing political landscape.
