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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Favorite Breakfast Is A Simple Classic
Donald Trump is as American as it gets, especially when it comes to his food preferences. When you're President of the Unites States with a full staff of top-tier chefs working in The White House kitchen, pretty much any kind of prepared meal is at your disposal. However, for Trump, what he prefers to eat day to day doesn't look much different from what most average Americans are eating, including his favorite breakfast: bacon and eggs. In fact, bacon and eggs is the favorite breakfast of many an American president. Harry S. Truman had his eggs and bacon with a side of bourbon while John F. Kennedy preferred his bacon baked and his eggs boiled. Barack Obama sometimes accompanied his eggs, toast, and potatoes with bacon. As for Trump, "bacon medium and the eggs over-well" is what he told People Magazine in 2015. The only breakfast that might be more of an American classic than bacon and eggs is cereal, which Trump has also proclaimed a liking for, though he favors seriously specific kinds of cereal. "Made in the USA. Has to be made in the USA. You know the cornflake type stuff, Raisin Bran. Has to be right out of the fields of Iowa" (via Politico). However, if Trump isn't enjoying either of these options, during his campaigning in 2016, Trump's mornings were said to be fueled with McDonald's Egg McMuffins. Read more: The 14 Most Unhealthy Canned Soups You Can Buy At The Store As quintessential as fast-food is in American culture, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Trump loves himself some takeout (we can't blame him). Specifically, he has an affinity for McDonald's. In a 2016 interview on The Dr. Oz Show (via Buzzfeed), Trump stated that he usually skips breakfast and prefers to eat fast-food because "at least you know what they're putting in it." What Trump meant by this statement is since everything on the menu of fast-food chains is consistently prepared with the same ingredients or made in advance, it alleviates his fear of being poisoned. In truth, that's barely scratching the surface as to why Donald Trump loves McDonald's so much. If he's skipping breakfast, one might assume he's at least sipping on a coffee or tea, but no; not exactly. Trump prefers Diet Coke and lots of it. Apparently, Donald Trump can drunk upwards of a dozen cans of Diet Coke every day. It's was been reported he fell asleep during his hush money trial in 2024 due to not drinking enough Diet Coke. His preferred breakfast of bacon and eggs could use a healthy source of fiber in some form (any of his go-to breakfast options could, honestly), but it appears to be working for him. At 78 years old, he continues to have enduring energy despite being in the public eye. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Saudis roll out the red carpet for fast-food loving Trump with mobile McDonald's
Saudi Arabia rolled out a mobile and operational McDonald's truck for President Donald Trump's first visit to the nation since his inauguration in January, Fox News Digital found. A White House official confirmed that a mobile McDonald's food truck was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during Trump's visit. Images and video of the truck spread like wildfire on social media Tuesday morning, which marked Trump's first day in the Middle East. 'Saudi Arabia brought in a mobile McDonald's for President Trump on his visit,' popular conservative social media commentator Benny Johnson posted on X, accompanied by footage showing the massive mobile McDonald's. Other accounts on X asked, 'how's this real life?' or remarked that the scene of a truck holding Trump's beloved fast-food was 'incredible.' Trump's love of McDonald's has long been documented. The president served a buffet of fast-food options when he welcomed national college football champions the Clemson Tigers to the White House in 2019. 3 A mobile McDonald's fast-food truck was spotted in Saudi Arabia during President Donald Trump's visit. Mike Wagenheim/i24NEWS He also requested McDonald's following his COVID-19 diagnosis and recovery in 2020, according to his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. And anecdotes from his former bodyguard say Trump enjoyed Egg McMuffins for breakfast during the 2016 campaign. Trump's love of the fast-food staple was underscored during the 2024 campaign cycle, when he donned a McDonald's apron and worked the fryer at a location in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. 3 President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a campaign event at McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. Getty Images 'Hello, everybody. It's my first day at McDonald's. I'm looking for a job,' Trump said as he entered the McDonald's location in Feasterville-Trevose, which is located near Philadelphia, in October 2024. Trump also worked the drive-thru window during his McDonald's shift, greeting customers and vowing that he would make the U.S. 'better than ever' if re-elected to the Oval Office. Trump arrived in Riyadh early Tuesday morning, with the nation sending fighter jet escorts to welcome Air Force One to the ground and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greeting Trump on the tarmac that was adorned with a lavender-colored carpet. 3 President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. Getty Images 'Air Force One about to go wheels down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Saudi F-15 fighter jets bringing us in. On behalf of President Trump, THANK YOU!' White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted on X while sharing a video of jets flying alongside the U.S. president's plane. Trump's trip included the president signing a 'strategic economic partnership' with the country for energy, defense, mining and space-based agreements that amount to $600 billion. Trump said the deal could lead to the creation of 2 million jobs in the U.S.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Saudis deploy mobile McDonald's for Trump's trip to the kingdom
Saudi Arabia rolled out a mobile and operational McDonald's truck for President Donald Trump's first visit to the nation since his inauguration in January, Fox News Digital found. A White House official confirmed that a mobile McDonald's food truck was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during Trump's visit. Images and video of the truck spread like wildfire on social media Tuesday morning, which marked Trump's first day in the Middle East. "Saudi Arabia brought in a mobile McDonald's for President Trump on his visit," popular conservative social media commentator Benny Johnson posted on X, accompanied by footage showing the massive mobile McDonald's. Other accounts on X asked, "how's this real life?" or remarked that the scene of a truck holding Trump's beloved fast-food was "incredible." Trump Makes Fries At Pennsylvania Mcdonald's: 'I've Now Worked For 15 Minutes More Than Kamala' Trump's love of McDonald's has long been documented. Read On The Fox News App The president served a buffet of fast-food options when he welcomed national college football champions the Clemson Tigers to the White House in 2019. He also requested McDonald's following his COVID-19 diagnosis and recovery in 2020, according to his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. And anecdotes from his former bodyguard say Trump enjoyed Egg McMuffins for breakfast during the 2016 campaign. 'Vindictive': Democrat In Tight Senate Race Blasted By Gop Rival For Swipe At Mcdonald's After Trump Visit Trump's love of the fast-food staple was underscored during the 2024 campaign cycle, when he donned a McDonald's apron and worked the fryer at a location in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. "Hello, everybody. It's my first day at McDonald's. I'm looking for a job," Trump said as he entered the McDonald's location in Feasterville-Trevose, which is located near Philadelphia, in October 2024. Woman Served By Trump At Mcdonald's Drive-thru Reveals Details Behind Viral Exchange With Former President Trump also worked the drive-thru window during his McDonald's shift, greeting customers and vowing that he would make the U.S. "better than ever" if re-elected to the Oval Office. Liberal Media Has Meltdown Over Trump's 'First Day' Working At Mcdonald's Trump arrived in Riyadh early Tuesday morning, with the nation sending fighter jet escorts to welcome Air Force One to the ground and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greeting Trump on the tarmac that was adorned with a lavender-colored carpet. "Air Force One about to go wheels down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Saudi F-15 fighter jets bringing us in. On behalf of President Trump, THANK YOU!" White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted on X while sharing a video of jets flying alongside the U.S. president's plane. Trump's trip included the president signing a "strategic economic partnership" with the country for energy, defense, mining and space-based agreements that amount to $600 billion. Trump said the deal could lead to the creation of 2 million jobs in the U.S. Fox News Digital's Caitlin McFall contributed to this article source: Saudis deploy mobile McDonald's for Trump's trip to the kingdom
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs? What to know about egg surcharges
Some restaurant chains in recent weeks have announced surcharges on menu items featuring eggs amid an egg shortage caused by the HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, while other chains have decided to take on the burden of high egg costs themselves. Popular breakfast chain Waffle House in early February implemented a temporary 50-cent per egg surcharge at its roughly 2,100 locations across the U.S. In a statement obtained by USA TODAY last month, the chain cited the "continuing egg shortage caused by HPAI (Bird Flu)" that has caused a "dramatic increase in egg prices." In late February, Denny's also announced it was implementing a temporary surcharge to every meal that includes eggs. The company declined to release specific details on which of its over 1,300 locations would be affected, saying the pricing decision is "market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant" due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage. "This situation is continuing to evolve, and we are working closely with our procurement team and our franchisees to make decisions that are right for the business while maintaining value for our guests," Denny's said in a statement at the time. McDonald's and Cracker Barrel, on the other hand, announced they would implement surcharges, with Cracker Barrel even offering customers "double pegs" on all egg dishes for a few days following the announcement. McDonald's also offered Egg McMuffins for just $1 in late February after their announcement. 'At Cracker Barrel, country hospitality is as important to us as a hearty breakfast – and that means not charging extra for eggs,' the restaurant and gift store chain said in a statement in early February. USA TODAY reached out to multiple restaurant chains to ask whether they had plans to implement an egg surcharge. Here's what they said. Among the companies that responded to USA TODAY's request for comment were Bojangles, First Watch, Wendy's, Starbucks, and CKE Restaurants Holdings, which owns and operates both Hardee's and Carl's Jr. All of them said they had no plans to implement egg surcharges. Wendy's told USA TODAY it has "no plans to raise prices on eggs" and CKE also said it had no plans to implement a surcharge at Hardee's or Carl's Jr. "We have not taken any pricing action directly related to eggs," First Watch said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. "We continue to monitor the environment while keeping our customer top-of-mind." Bojangles also said it "does not have any plans for an egg surcharge at this time." Starbucks told USA TODAY it will not be increasing menu prices this fiscal year as part of its "effort to ensure that every Starbucks visit is worth it for our customers." Other companies, such as Subway, Taco Bell, IHOP, Burger King and Chick-fil-A, among others, either did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment or declined to comment. Recall alert: Seabear Company recalls clam, salmon chowders over possible botulism contamination The United States Department of Agriculture said in a report released last Friday the wholesale price of eggs had dropped by $2.70 to $4.15 per dozen. The drop in price is thanks to the absence of major HPAI, or bird flu, outbreaks so far in March, according to the agency, and also the lowered demand for eggs in resistance to prices. However, the USDA said the wholesale price decreases "have yet to be reflected at store shelves," and until they are, demand is expected to remain "dampened." "Grocers have made progress in recent days in maintaining a more consistent stock of shell eggs but some of this is due to many offering little in the way of price incentives which helped to reduce or eliminate altogether much of the panic and opportunity buying seen in some markets in February," the agency said in the report. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Egg shortage: See which restaurants have implemented egg surcharges
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs? What to know about egg surcharges
Some restaurant chains in recent weeks have announced surcharges on menu items featuring eggs amid an egg shortage caused by the HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, while other chains have decided to take on the burden of high egg costs themselves. Popular breakfast chain Waffle House in early February implemented a temporary 50-cent per egg surcharge at its roughly 2,100 locations across the U.S. In a statement obtained by USA TODAY last month, the chain cited the "continuing egg shortage caused by HPAI (Bird Flu)" that has caused a "dramatic increase in egg prices." In late February, Denny's also announced it was implementing a temporary surcharge to every meal that includes eggs. The company declined to release specific details on which of its over 1,300 locations would be affected, saying the pricing decision is "market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant" due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage. "This situation is continuing to evolve, and we are working closely with our procurement team and our franchisees to make decisions that are right for the business while maintaining value for our guests," Denny's said in a statement at the time. McDonald's and Cracker Barrel, on the other hand, announced they would implement surcharges, with Cracker Barrel even offering customers "double pegs" on all egg dishes for a few days following the announcement. McDonald's also offered Egg McMuffins for just $1 in late February after their announcement. 'At Cracker Barrel, country hospitality is as important to us as a hearty breakfast – and that means not charging extra for eggs,' the restaurant and gift store chain said in a statement in early February. USA TODAY reached out to multiple restaurant chains to ask whether they had plans to implement an egg surcharge. Here's what they said. Among the companies that responded to USA TODAY's request for comment were Bojangles, First Watch, Wendy's, Starbucks, and CKE Restaurants Holdings, which owns and operates both Hardee's and Carl's Jr. All of them said they had no plans to implement egg surcharges. Wendy's told USA TODAY it has "no plans to raise prices on eggs" and CKE also said it had no plans to implement a surcharge at Hardee's or Carl's Jr. "We have not taken any pricing action directly related to eggs," First Watch said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. "We continue to monitor the environment while keeping our customer top-of-mind." Bojangles also said it "does not have any plans for an egg surcharge at this time." Starbucks told USA TODAY it will not be increasing menu prices this fiscal year as part of its "effort to ensure that every Starbucks visit is worth it for our customers." Other companies, such as Subway, Taco Bell, IHOP, Burger King and Chick-fil-A, among others, either did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment or declined to comment. Recall alert: Seabear Company recalls clam, salmon chowders over possible botulism contamination The United States Department of Agriculture said in a report released last Friday the wholesale price of eggs had dropped by $2.70 to $4.15 per dozen. The drop in price is thanks to the absence of major HPAI, or bird flu, outbreaks so far in March, according to the agency, and also the lowered demand for eggs in resistance to prices. However, the USDA said the wholesale price decreases "have yet to be reflected at store shelves," and until they are, demand is expected to remain "dampened." "Grocers have made progress in recent days in maintaining a more consistent stock of shell eggs but some of this is due to many offering little in the way of price incentives which helped to reduce or eliminate altogether much of the panic and opportunity buying seen in some markets in February," the agency said in the report. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Egg shortage: See which restaurants have implemented egg surcharges
