Posted on 01/15/2019 12:30:59 PM PST by COUNTrecount
As is tradition, President Trump hosted the champions of college football, the Clemson Tigers, for a celebration of their athletic achievement at the White House on Monday.
The food he offered them was far less traditional.
Piles of burgers and fish sandwiches from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, still in their boxes and wrappers, were served on trays in the candlelit dining room. Tubs of dipping sauces were stacked in silver gravy boats. On another table, heat lamps kept French fries and Domino’s pizzas warm. Salads were available, too.
It was an opulent setting for fast-food fare. Visiting players are typically offered a meal from the White House kitchen, but Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mr. Trump’s press secretary, said the government shutdown necessitated a new menu.
“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.
The substitution didn’t seem to bother Mr. Trump, and perhaps even delighted him.
“I like it all,” he told reporters before the players arrived. “It’s all good stuff. Great American food.”
He’s far from alone in loving fast food. About one-third of American adults eat fast food on any given day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Still, the sight of the fast-food cartons inside the stately White House dining room struck some observers on social media as incongruous — or lacking in hospitality for a celebration. (No players looked particularly dissatisfied as cameras rolled.)
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I wish I could eat all this wonderful stuff!
I guess the press doesn’t know or remember FDR feeding hot dogs to the king and queen of England.
I wish I could eat all this wonderful stuff!
I guess the press doesn’t know or remember FDR feeding hot dogs to the king and queen of England.
Thanks Miguel, that was classy.
When I was a broke college student, that kind of fare was a heck of a treat! I am no longer a broke college student, and I still enjoy some fast foot burgers and pizza.
Will the NCAA consider this meal a contribution and void their championship?
Meanwhile the NPR radio station in D.C. has a taxpayer funded private chef.
Miguel sounds like a really cool dude..see, with commies, they have such empty heads they wake up at 3AM outraged about SOMETHING..they have NO lives. I would have LOVED to be at the White House eating some delicious yummy food with our amazing, kick ass President! They are FOOTBALL PLAYERS, dudes love to eat meat, what’s the problem looks like a yummy feast Im jealous I wasn’t there
Collegiate athletes follow a strict dietary regimen during the season - especially those on an athletic scholarship. Everything is measured - sugar, carbs, salt, protein, ect. This stuff is off limits during the season. I am more than certain they football players loved the chance to eat as much of this “food” as they wanted.
What a great night ! The team all looked it be having the time of their lives and Trump is such a wonderful host.
Probably a good thing Melania was not there though, amongst those young men someone may have made a pass on her smoking hotness !
How did they keep it warm? Those type of burgers get cold really fast
Thanks for the post man. How come Twitter didnt ban the dude s/
I just had the $5 deal for 2 Big Macs a week ago when we had a quick shoot and didnt have time to sit down. Just ate in the car and read the script..
Why is the Centers for DISEASE Control and Prevention involved in keeping tabs of fast food?
The BEST thing from McDonalds is their hot fudge sundae..damn I can ingest a bunch of those. In and Out burger is great too! Great, now I want a burger :-) and onion rings
YES. Their 1 dollar fudge sundae is the damn best. especially with nuts. That’s probably the only item I fat my self on every summer LOL
I already had In N Out yesterday too haha. Today’s probably Tommy’s..
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