Kathrine Frich
A close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed what he called a bizarre late-night McDonald’s meal that might turn a few stomachs.
Joe Gruters is a longtime Trump supporter and chair of the Republican National Committee in Florida.
He shared the story during a recent appearance on a local government podcast.
Merging burgers
When asked to recall a funny moment from the campaign trail, Gruters described Trump’s unusual fast-food habit.
“He had hot fries waiting for him from McDonald’s,” he said. “Then he had a filet-o-fish, a quarter pounder, and a Big Mac, and I think he combined two of them.”
Gruters’ account suggested that the president enjoys merging his burgers into what he jokingly called a fast-food “Frankenstein.”
Although Gruters didn’t specify which burgers Trump fused together, he admitted that even hearing about the meal was enough to unsettle his stomach.
“I’m thinking to myself, how does the guy that’s as senior as him get away with eating all this McDonald’s on a consistent basis?” he said, adding that he personally felt “sick as a dog” after eating just two burgers.
Fast Food, Fanta, and a 2,000-Calorie Feast
According to Gruters, Trump’s meal also included a surprising change from his usual Diet Coke to an orange soda.
While he didn’t specify whether it was Fanta or McDonald’s Hi-C Orange Lavaburst, the switch stood out given the president’s long-running preference for Diet Coke.
Based on McDonald’s nutritional data, the combination of fries, a filet-o-fish, a quarter pounder, and a Big Mac adds up to around 2,372 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for a man of Trump’s age.
Gruters joked about the president’s devotion to the chain, saying:
“Uh, but yeah, he loves McDonald’s brand. McDonald’s should be paying that guy. No kidding.”
McDonald’s Moments on the Campaign Trail
Nearly a year ago, President Trump made headlines when he visited a McDonald’s during his campaign, serving fries and chatting with employees.
His website later claimed he “cooked food, bagged fries, and worked the drive-through,” though ABC News reported that the restaurant was closed to the public during the visit.
In November, Trump again drew attention when he was photographed eating McDonald’s aboard his private jet alongside Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his son Donald Trump Jr.
The images quickly went viral on social media.
Gruters’ revelation adds another layer to the president’s fast-food folklore, portraying a man whose culinary preferences remain as bold as his politics.
This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, which may have used AI in the preparation
