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Morgan Music

Trump's McDonald's Visit Triggers a Million Social Media Memes Honoring the 'Commander-in-Beef'

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Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump (C) poses with employees during a visit to McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. Trump is campaigning the entire day in the state of Pennsylvania. Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris continue to campaign in battleground swing states ahead of the November 5th election. (Credit: Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru lane of a Philadelphia McDonald's on Sunday in a campaign appearance that has since inspired a deluge of memes featuring the so-called "Commander in Beef."

Trump enthusiasts and detractors alike jumped on the social media fodder, posting countless memes to X, ranging from silly to serious. Regardless of political affiliation, Trump's McDonald's shift has proven to be what memes are made of.

The Hamburglar was referenced by both parties from their respective angles.

Popular conservative terms like "triggered," and "liberal tears," were put to use.

While the left incorporated some favorite talking points into their memes as well.

Imagined scenarios were celebrated through the magic of photo editing.

Or wordplay, with "Commander-in-Beef" catching on in place of "Commander in Chief."

With some memers using AI to bring their vision to life.

Others thought the experience was surreal enough just as it was.

A juxtaposition of multiple images made for another popular format.

A few creators skipped political commentary, focusing on McDonald's itself.

The onslaught of content seems to be welcome levity amidst the tension of a tight presidential race in its final weeks. Judging by the "hearts" the memes continue to rack up, the internet is "lovin' it."

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