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"You Want Lies With That?" News Media Struggle to Cover Trump's Potemkin McDonald's Photo Op

Journalists need to stop reacting to political stunts like babies with keys jingling in front of their faces.

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Parker Molloy
Oct 21, 2024
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Over the weekend, you may have seen photos of former President Donald Trump “working” at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s location. Clad in an apron, Trump was photographed manning the fry station and handing out bags through the drive-thru window. It was a picture-perfect moment that quickly made the rounds on social media and news outlets alike.

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