McDonald’s has no record of Vice President Kamala Harris ever working there, despite her repeated claims—a revelation that deepens suspicions about her authenticity and has sparked a social media storm, now dubbed "Stolen McValor."
A deepening scandal surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ claims of having worked at McDonald’s took an unexpected turn Sunday when the fast-food giant admitted it has no records of her ever being employed there. The revelation comes amid growing skepticism about Harris’ biography, as former President Donald Trump seized the moment by flipping burgers and working the drive-thru at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, bringing more attention to what some are calling "Stolen McValor."
Trump, now widely seen as the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, took the opportunity to showcase his ability to connect with everyday Americans while underscoring the controversy surrounding Harris’ claims. During his shift at the McDonald’s, Trump joked that he was the first presidential candidate to actually work behind the counter, a thinly veiled jab at Harris, who has repeatedly mentioned her time at the Golden Arches without any documented proof.
Harris, who has been in the public spotlight for decades and authored two memoirs, never previously mentioned working at McDonald’s until a 2009 union event, just before her presidential bid gained steam. Despite repeated media inquiries, her campaign has yet to provide verification of her employment with the fast-food chain, something that could be easily confirmed through tax records or witnesses.
In an era where public figures’ pasts are often meticulously scrutinized, Harris' silence has fueled speculation. For many, including Trump supporters, this apparent inconsistency raises red flags about her credibility. The fact that McDonald’s itself has no records of her employment only adds to the intrigue. In its statement, McDonald’s said, "While we and our franchises don’t have record for all positions dating back to the 80s, what makes '1 in 8' so powerful is the shared experience so many Americans have had." Though this statement appears vague, it indirectly acknowledges that the company has found no evidence of Harris working for the corporation.
More suspiciously, employees at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California—the location Harris claims she worked—reportedly told *The Telegraph* they had been instructed not to speak about the vice president. This has raised questions about whether Harris’ narrative about her time there was fabricated for political gain. If she had worked at the restaurant, many wonder why there would be such a directive for silence.
While Harris remains tight-lipped, the controversy seems poised to grow. So far, the major media outlets have largely ignored the scandal, but the McDonald’s statement and Trump’s symbolic act of working behind the counter could force the story into the mainstream.
As Trump supporters rally around the phrase "Stolen McValor," this issue may serve as a new flashpoint in the 2024 presidential race, raising doubts about the authenticity of Vice President Harris’ public persona. With McDonald’s extending an invitation to Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, to visit a location, the question remains—will Harris be able to serve up an answer?
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