In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump took on the role of a McDonald’s employee, serving fries and fast food to unsuspecting customers at a drive-thru in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. This unexpected appearance not only delighted a Pennsylvania mother but also reignited political debates and online discussions.

An Unplanned Encounter at the Drive-Thru

Nayara Andrejczyk, a Pennsylvania resident originally from Brazil, drove up to the McDonald’s window only to find Trump handing over her order. The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media. During their brief exchange, Andrejczyk implored the former President, “Please don’t let the US become Brazil, my native Brazil, please.” To which Trump confidently replied, “We’re going to make it better than ever, ok?”

Andrejczyk, who moved to the United States 26 years ago due to corruption devastating her family’s business in Brazil, expressed deep concerns about seeing similar corruption in the U.S. In an interview on Fox News’ “The Story,” she recounted her family’s hardships and her gratitude towards the United States, declaring, “I love this country. And I don’t want to see this country become the corrupt sewage that Brazil is at this moment, where politicians do whatever they want with no accountability to the people.”

A Campaign Event with a Twist

Trump’s appearance was part of a campaign event, which Andrejczyk attended without knowing she would be served by the former president himself. The heightened security hinted at something unusual, but the actual encounter came as a pleasant surprise to her and her children, who were also thrilled to meet Trump.

While the event was a delightful surprise for some, it sparked controversy among others when it was revealed that the McDonald’s outlet was closed to the public until 4 pm for the event. Critics argued that the closure was an inconvenience and speculated that the event was staged. Supporters, however, defended the decision, citing security needs for the former president.

Trump’s Pledge Amidst Fries and Fans

Amidst the cooking and serving, Trump reiterated his campaign promise to “Make America Great Again,” connecting with voters in a setting far from typical political arenas. His hands-on approach at the fast-food chain was both a publicity move and a direct engagement with everyday Americans, symbolizing his pledge to listen to their concerns firsthand.

McDonald’s has, however, issued a clarification stating that it did not facilitate former president Trump’s visit, and added that it “does not endorse candidates for elected office,” Quartz reported. The principle, it said, for the presidential race is, “We are not red or blue — we are golden.”