Former President Bill Clinton made an unexpected visit to a McDonald’s while on the campaign trail to support Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia. During the visit, a video captured the moment when Clinton approached the counter, surprising the fast-food workers. One of the workers mistakenly thought Clinton was Joe Biden and asked him if he was “Joe” before realising her error. She then excitedly left the counter to hug Clinton, expressing her admiration by saying, “Bill Clinton—oh my God I love you!”
Clinton’s affinity for McDonald’s is well-documented, and he used it to highlight Harris’s background working at the fast-food chain during his speech at the Democratic National Convention in August. He lauded Harris’s commitment to service workers, citing her time at McDonald’s with her welcoming smile and helpful attitude towards customers. Clinton jokingly mentioned that he would be pleased when Harris broke his record for spending the most time at McDonald’s once she entered the White House.
During his presidency, Clinton’s love for McDonald’s became so well known that it was even parodied on Saturday Night Live, with an actor playing a food-loving Clinton character. There is even a McDonald’s in Little Rock with a plaque commemorating Clinton’s visits during his time as the governor of Arkansas. Notably, Clinton isn’t the only president fond of McDonald’s, as Donald Trump also expressed his admiration for the fast-food chain by treating sports teams and first responders to McDonald’s feasts at various events.
The incident at the McDonald’s in Georgia served as a memorable campaign stop for Clinton, where his unexpected appearance brought joy to the fast-food workers and showcased his enduring connection with the popular restaurant chain. Despite the mix-up with Joe Biden, the encounter provided a light-hearted moment during the campaign trail, giving a glimpse of the personal side of the former President away from the political spotlight.