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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Burger King boss urges Trump to swap McDonald’s for a Whopper

  • Burger King executive Tom Curtis publicly asked President Donald Trump to stop holding photo opportunities at competitor fast-food restaurants like McDonald's and visit Burger King instead.
  • Speaking in a CNN interview, Curtis reacted to reports from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that Air Force One is regularly stocked with McDonald's meals.
  • Trump has repeatedly promoted McDonald's through public appearances, including working a drive-thru in Pennsylvania during his 2024 campaign and ordering a White House delivery.
  • Curtis also warned that the renewed trade war between the United States and Canada could increase input costs for the fast-food industry.
  • The executive stated that Burger King will need to remain firm on menu pricing as consumers face broader concerns regarding food affordability.

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