We all know Donald Trump loves fast food. When he was on the campaign trail, he posted a picture of himself eating KFC with a knife and a fork. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, he called McDonald's Big Macs and Fillet-O-Fish "great stuff." In the White House, he orders Coca-Cola by pushing a little red button on his desk. His lifestyle's rich and classy, but his meals are the exact opposite. [[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/760299757206208512]] There's nothing wrong with eating a little fast food now and then. Well, there is, but shut up, it's delicious. There are times when we've all said, "Screw it. I'm not making dinner, I'm going to Taco Bell." We might regret it the next day (or in an hour), but it was so worth it. Even Bill Clinton famously enjoyed his Mickey D's. When presidents eat the same crap we do, they seem more relatable. However, a new book reveals Trump's diet to be much grosser - and weirder - than we imagined. Trump's former campaign managers Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie wrote Let Trump Be Trump. It's a tell-all book that offers a glimpse behind the curtain of Donald Trump's wild, unpredictable crisis-filled campaign. There are a lot of juicy details - like how press secretary Hope Hicks steamed Trump's pants while he was still wearing them - but the juiciest details are about his diet. Actually, I shouldn't use the word juice. Juice is too healthy. I think grease is more appropriate. The greasiest details are about his diet. [[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump/]] According to the authors, Trump's typical order at McDonald's is “Two Big Macs, two Fillet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted.” First of all, beef, fish and a milkshake? Gross. Second, wow, all that food's just for him? That equals 2,430 calories and 11g of fat. The daily recommended calorie intake for a not-very-active man Trump's age is 2,000 calories. He's exceeding it with one meal! Maybe he thinks the daily recommended calorie intake is "fake news." (Or maybe he burns a lot of calories rage-tweeting every morning.) But there are even greasier details. Bossie and Lewandowski write, "On Trump Force One there were four major food groups: McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, pizza and Diet Coke.” Remember when Trump tweeted, "I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke"? I guess he was speaking from experience. [[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/257552283850653696]] And that's not all. The plane was also stocked with fruit and vegetables. Just kidding. The plane was also stocked with Vienna Fingers, potato chips, pretzels and "many packages of Oreos." Why multiple packages? As a noted germophobe, Trump refused to eat out of any package that was previously opened. And this diet was taken very seriously. The authors wrote that “the orchestrating and timing of Mr. Trump’s meals was as important as any other aspect of his march to the presidency." (Though with this diet, it's more of a waddle than a march.) You may wonder, is this really the healthiest diet for a 71-year-old man? Well, there's no reason to worry about Trump's health. In December 2015, Trump's personal doctor, Harold Bornstei, described his health as “astonishingly excellent" after a five minute assessment. Then he added “If elected, Mr. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency." Forget the Atkins diet - get on the Trump diet, and order “Two Big Macs, two Fillet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted.” It's all part of the art of the meal.    

President Donald Trump surprised a room full of McDonald’s franchise owners this week with some unexpected feedback – channeling his inner fast food critic.

During the McDonald's Impact Summit, the longtime Filet-o-Fish fanatic took the mic and told franchisees exactly what was missing from his go-to menu item.

Tariffs, Dividends and Filet-o-Fish: The Connecting Thread

To some, the anti-tartar-sauce jab may seem trivial. But in the bigger picture, it ties in with Trump’s ongoing crusade around tariffs and working-class American spending power.

Weeks ago, the president promised “dividends” from tariff revenue – suggesting Americans could receive “thousands of dollars” before the 2026 midterm elections thanks to trade policy gains.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the idea of $2,000-level payments to moderate-income households was under consideration. He noted these payments might not even be direct checks, but could come as tax breaks, changes in overtime and Social Security rules, or other financial relief.

So, what did Trump actually say?

“Everybody loves something at McDonald’s. I like the fish… You could do a little bit more tartar sauce though, please, seriously,” he said.

For a moment, the room went quiet. Then, given the setting, people started quietly chuckling – and perhaps wondering if he’d just launched a presidential tartar-sauce challenge.

But the Bigger Drama Is Still Elsewhere

Meanwhile, Trump also announced a surprising U-turn earlier this week. He signalled support for releasing classified documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, after months of resistance. The move triggered an avalanche of media coverage, overshadowing jokes about tartar sauce – but linking back to the broader theme of transparency, accountability, and public trust.

So yes, Trump asked for more tartar sauce. But that message resonated for more than fast food fans. In a single line, he touched on consumer choice, working-class priorities and his broader economic agenda. Add in trade policy, dividend promises, and Epstein file drama – and you’ve got a moment that’s quirky, memetic, and distinctly Trump.

After all, if the President can weigh in on the condiment you’re served at a drive-thru, maybe the bigger picture isn’t all that surprising.

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After more than six decades of near-incessant advertising, you might think that Burger King is running out of ways to promote its most iconic sandwich. However, the famous flame-grilled franchise has proved that there is life in the Whopper yet, with the release of a scary meal deal fit for any fast food Halloween feast. Who says that the days of delicious burgers are dead?

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New for 2019, the Ghost Whopper is about as unorthodox as it’s possible for a legendary sandwich to be. Not that you’d tell by looking at the ingredients list. The sandwich retains its famous forebear’s key elements, including flame-cooked pattie, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, pickles, ketchup and mayo. 

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The main point of difference is actually in the bun, where the original’s plain sesame seeded-bun has been replaced with a white, cheddar cheese-infused bap, adding a sharp, salty depth to an already indulgent dish. 

However, it isn’t just the enticing ingredients that mark the Ghost Whopper as something special. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the burger is that it has been created with assistance from the afterlife. 

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In an appropriately Halloweeny move, Burger King decided to team up with “psychic medium and trance channel” Riz Mirza in order to establish whether their new menu item would appeal to both the living and the dead. In a video promoted across their social media channels, the brand invited members of the public to take part in a “spirit taste test”. The results were fascinating. 

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During the experiment, Mirza left his body, allowing it to be possessed by a series of spirits who passed judgment on the dish. While one declared the burger to be “filth”, before throwing it across the room, other paranormal entities appeared to give it a haunted thumbs up. Coupled with appreciative expressions from slightly baffled members of the public, it looks like the clip could spell a successful launch for the Ghost Whopper. The sandwich drops at select locations on October 24th. 

This article originally appeared on twistedfood.co.uk

We all get in food ruts sometimes. It's easy to get stuck thinking one food just goes with another, and that's all there is to it. Right now I'm going through a weird grilled cheese phase where I have to have one as a "side-dish" with my dinner every day. Just when you think it will never end a fast food mashup will come along and change that way of thinking.

There are countless combinations to be had. Here are seven of the most delicious fast food mashups ever created that we wish we had thought of first.

1. Burger King Whopperito

The Whopperito was, you guessed it, a Whopper in burrito form. Burger King used typical Whopper toppings like lettuce, onion, and pickles, but added queso to give it more of a burrito taste. The Whopperito may have been short-lived, but some fans are still holding out hope for its return.

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2. Denny's Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese

The only thing that can make cheese better is adding more cheese to it. It was in that spirit that Denny's created the Fried Cheese Melt, which is a grilled cheese with fried mozzarella sticks in it. The item was discontinued, but whip up a grilled cheese and mozzarella sticks, and it should be pretty easy to create your own.

3. KFC Double Down

In 2010, you couldn't miss the buzz about the KFC Double Down. It was an absurd sandwich that used two pieces of fried chicken as a bun, with bacon, cheese, and sauce sandwiched between them. Calling it unhealthy is an understatement, but it was incredible. They even released a hot dog-version of the infamous sandwich.

4. Pizza Hut's Hot Dog Stuffed Crust 

Do you ever find yourself struggling to decide between a hot dog and a pizza? Well, in 2015, Pizza Hut tried to solve that problem for you. The Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza was a regular pizza for the most part, with a hot dog stuffed into a pretzel bun as the crust. It even came with mustard to dip your crust in.

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 5. Dunkin Donuts' donut sandwich

Doughnut buns have gotten easier to come by in recent years. But in 2013, Dunkin Donuts was way ahead of the game, adding a donut sandwich to their menu. It featured bacon and egg pressed between two donuts.

6. Hardee's Most American Thickburger

The "Most American Thickburger" combines some of the most American foods there are - a cheeseburger, a hot dog, and potato chips. Add a side of apple pie, and you'd have the most American meal in the world. Although it may not be a good choice from a health perspective, it was certainly a delicious mashup.

7. McDonald's McLand, Air, and Sea Sandwich

This secret menu item at McDonald's combines a Filet-O-Fish, a chicken patty, and a McDouble or a Big Mac into one monstrosity of a sandwich. Now, for the name to really work, you have to pretend that a chicken is actually a bird of flight. But who are we to judge?

Secret menu or not, I'm pretty damn hungry after reading this list. I'll see you at the drive-thru.

On Monday night, President Trump hosted a dinner for the Clemson University Tigers to celebrate winning the NCAA championship. And what do you serve a championship football team from a South Carolina college, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington D.C. to visit the White House? A buffet of McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Domino's, the low-cost, low-nutrition fast food you can purchase at the airport. (But it's all right, it's not like highly trained athletes care about what food they eat, right?)

The ludicrous image of the president proudly presenting cheap fast food on fancy silver platters went viral. On subreddits and on social media, people couldn't believe this was real life. Movie fans compared the photo to comical scenes from Kingsman and Talladega Nights. Fast food buffs speculated the food might have gone cold, turning the fries hard and the burgers soggy. Foreigners snarked that the picture is the perfect representation of the USA. Trump critics roasted the cheapskate gutbomb cuisine; Trump supporters praised the awesome blue collar party; and locals wondered why POTUS didn't order catering from various spots in D.C., including Trump Hotel's restaurant across the street.

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In a statement, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders blamed the budget buffet on the government shutdown. "Because the Democrats refuse to negotiate on border security, much of the residence staff at the White House is furloughed - so the President is personally paying for the event to be catered with some of everyone's favorite fast foods," she said in a statement. (It is not clear if Sanders remembers Trump took responsibility for the government shutdown on December 11, stating, "I am proud to shut down the government for border security.")

Of course, it's no secret that Trump loves fast food. Last year, his former campaign managers wrote a tell-all book revealing his regular order at McDonald's: "Two Big Macs, two Fillet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted." (And yes, that's one meal.) And before the Clemson Tigers arrived, he stood behind the table, praising the fast food feast. "If it’s American, I like it," Trump stated. "It’s all American stuff. No matter what we did, there’s nothing you can have that’s better than that, right?"

On Tuesday, President Trump commented on the dinner, with his typical Randomly Capitalized Words. But this time, the man behind "covfefe" made an embarrassing spelling error. "Great being with the National Champion Clemson Tigers last night at the White House," he tweeted. "Because of the Shutdown, I served them massive amounts of Fast Food. (I paid), over 1000 hamberders etc. Within one hour, it was all gone. Great guys and big eaters!"

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Mmmm - who doesn't love delicious "hamberders?" They go so well with friders and Diet Kerrrrrd. Trump later deleted his tweet, but not before eagle-eyed journalists captured the moment for posterity. And the typo did not go unnoticed by one of Trump's favorite fine restaurants, Burger King. The fast food giant trolled the fast food president, tweeting, "due to a large order placed yesterday, we're all out of hamberders. just serving hamburgers today."

Well, that's bad news! I hope they don't run out of covefefe.