Trump Was Too Eager to Serve Clemson Fast Food for White House Visit

Donald Trump really served burgers from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's to the Clemson Tigers during their White House visit.

President Donald Trump presents fast food to be served to the Clemson Tigers.
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President Donald Trump presents fast food to be served to the Clemson Tigers.

Donald Trump welcomed the Clemson Tigers to the White House Monday following their College Football Playoff National Championship victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide last week. Clemson was greeted by the sight of a banquet of "great American food" consisting of burgers from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's, among other fast food items. 

"I think we're going to serve McDonald's, Wendy's, & Burger King, with some pizza. I would think that's their favorite food." — Trump, on Clemson football team visit pic.twitter.com/QPQ5SFSZhQ

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 14, 2019

Early Monday morning, Trump revealed plans to serve his visitors the type of food that they could probably get on their own campus because it's "their favorite food."

News: Due to the government shutdown, President Trump is personally paying for the meals that will be provided to the Clemson team during their celebration tonight, CNN has learned. Trump said he's serving "McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King's with some pizza." WH statement: pic.twitter.com/SAae2dSuMr

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 14, 2019

The White House, however, revealed that Trump had to pay out of pocket for the food because most of the staff is on a furlough due to the government shutdown.  

lmfao $500,000 in silver platters holding $29.50 of lukewarm dog shit congratulations clemson pic.twitter.com/lb1vvlOG7F

— america's lounge singer (@KrangTNelson) January 14, 2019

What we're left with is the sad sight of Trump standing next to stacks of burgers from various fast food chains, and of course, people had to get their jokes off. 

Exclusive look at the spread Donald Trump bought for Clemson's White House visit pic.twitter.com/eAwupbKB66

— 12up (@12upSport) January 14, 2019

Trump going all Ricky Bobby serving Big Macs and Taco Bell to the Clemson Tigers football team. #TalladegaNights pic.twitter.com/Eb7f5xD809

— Korynn (@Korynn_W) January 15, 2019

Y’all know he used this deal for the Big Macs too pic.twitter.com/JyCsO8KhHj

— Viktor’s RenaiSéance (@wondermann5) January 15, 2019

Maybe tomorrow, you too can get yourself the type of meal fit for a White House visit.

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