Written by Grace Anne Daniels.
Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly claimed that she once worked at McDonald’s during her early years, a story that conveniently surfaces every time she attempts to relate to everyday Americans. Yet, as many are now discovering, there seems to be a noticeable gap between her words and reality. Despite her frequent mentions of flipping fries and ringing up orders, a closer look at her past reveals a different story. According to a report from the Washington Free Beacon, Harris’s college job applications and resumes are mysteriously devoid of any mention of the fast-food giant.
The Curious Case of the Missing McDonald’s Job
Harris’s claim of working at McDonald’s has become a key part of her public persona. During her 2019 presidential campaign, she made headlines by telling actress Drew Barrymore that she worked at the restaurant during her school years, handling fries and manning the cashier. This anecdote has been a repeated talking point, designed to connect her with the working class.
But here’s the kicker: despite all the fanfare surrounding her supposed fast-food career, there’s no record of it. Harris’s official college application, obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, makes no mention of McDonald’s. Instead, it details her travels through India, Africa, and Europe—adventures that, while undoubtedly enriching, don’t quite scream “I worked my way through college.”
It’s not just her job applications that are conspicuously silent on the matter. Neither of her memoirs, released years apart, nor the biographies written about her, make any reference to this McDonald’s stint. This begs the question: why the omission? Could it be that the McDonald’s job never happened, or did it simply slip her mind during all those years of writing?
A Campaign Built on Fries and Fiction?
Harris’s campaign, determined to present her as a champion of the middle class, has doubled down on the McDonald’s narrative. Her spokeswoman, Lauren Hitt, recently claimed, “Vice President Harris is the daughter of a working mother and worked at a McDonald’s to put herself through college.” A pro-Harris super PAC even released an ad that featured this story as a central theme, painting her as a relatable, hard-working American.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, her running mate, also jumped on the bandwagon, making comparisons between Harris and former President Donald Trump. “Can you picture Donald Trump working at a McDonald’s trying to make a McFlurry or something?” he quipped at a rally, aiming to draw a stark contrast between Harris’s supposed humble beginnings and Trump’s wealth.
Even former President Bill Clinton chimed in, joking at the Democratic National Convention that Harris would likely break his record for spending the most time at McDonald’s. However, Clinton’s joke may have unintentionally highlighted the lack of evidence supporting Harris’s claims.
Despite all these endorsements and public statements, there’s a growing suspicion that this part of Harris’s life story might be more fiction than fact. The absence of any documented evidence raises concerns that the McDonald’s job might just be another piece of political theater designed to win over voters.
A Pattern of Questionable Claims
Harris’s McDonald’s story isn’t the first time her credibility has been called into question. In the past, she’s been caught bending the truth to suit her narrative. For example, during an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, Harris claimed she had visited Europe—a statement that turned out to be false. This was during a time when she faced criticism for her handling of the border crisis as the Biden administration’s border czar.
The McDonald’s claim seems to be following the same pattern. It’s an appealing story, one that helps Harris connect with voters on a personal level, but without any supporting evidence, it’s starting to look like just another tale spun for political gain.
The question remains: why would Harris fabricate or exaggerate such a seemingly harmless detail? Perhaps it’s an attempt to seem more relatable, more grounded. But when the truth comes out, it does more harm than good, eroding trust and raising doubts about her honesty.
Our Take
Kamala Harris’s unsubstantiated claims about working at McDonald’s raise serious concerns about her integrity. When politicians resort to fabricating details of their past to appear relatable, it undermines their credibility. If Harris is willing to embellish such a simple story, what else might she be stretching the truth about? The American public deserves leaders who are honest about their backgrounds, not ones who tailor their life stories to win votes. In a time when trust in politicians is already low, Harris’s narrative only adds fuel to the fire.
