image Shared by X Burger King allegedly used the ad to take aim at 2024 Republican candidate Donald Trump, who visited the former president’s McDonald’s.
Burger King slaps President Trump after he tries to give a fake order to a fake customer at McDonald’s…Sounds good. pic.twitter.com/BKDRlcJuST
— John O’Connell (@jdpoc) October 25, 2024
Verdict: False
That claim is false. A Burger King spokesperson told Check Your Facts in an email that the ad predates President Trump’s visit to McDonald’s.
Fact check:
According to the paper, President Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Salem, Virginia, on November 2nd. virginia mercury. A recent Washington Post poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic candidate, with a 6-point lead over Trump in Virginia, the newspaper reported.
The X image, which has been viewed more than 2,000 times, claims that Burger King used the ad to target President Trump during his visit to McDonald’s.
The image’s caption reads, “Burger King slaps Trump after he tries to give fake order to fake customer at McDonald’s… Awesome.” “Work for the King, not the Jester. We’re hiring,” the text of the ad says.
That claim is false. The original origin of this image is CasualUK subredditThe title of the post reads, “Burger King investigates UK Massey’s.”
Similarly, Burger King press release or socializing media statement to claims that the ad is recent and aimed at President Trump. Trump also did not address his own claims. 2024 Campaign Website or his TRUTH Social Account.
Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. November 1st, logical facts I debunked that claim. (Related: Did President Trump claim his family would leave the country if he lost the election?)
Additionally, a Burger King spokesperson told Check Your Facts in an email that the ad predates President Trump’s visit to McDonald’s.
“[I am] “We can confirm that this ad predates Mr. Trump’s visit to McDonald’s and is in no way connected to his visit,” the same spokesperson said.
According to reports, President Trump visited a McDonald’s franchise in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania on October 20th. Associated Press. According to the newspaper, President Trump made fries and held a press conference through the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru window.
