DONALD MCDONALD & ECOLI

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#DonOld Trump goes to work at McDonald's for one day and all hell breaks out with E-Coli and the infamous Quater Pounder?

In what appears to be an effort to cast doubt on Kamala Harris's previous employment at McDonald's, Donald Trump decided to toss an apron on and pretend to work at the establishment himself.  One died and 49 were reportedly sickened nationwide.

Now, the brand is dealing with more than just the fallout from his visit—an E. coli outbreak has grabbed the spotlight and Yelp reviews are turning sour. 
When your is suddenly in the political spotlight, every misstep gets magnified. Would your brand survive this kind of scrutiny? 

Everyone Is Talking About Donald Trump Working At McDonald's For A Day, And The Memes Are Hilarious

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/donald-trump-serving-fries-mcdonald…

Did McDonald's Recall Quarter Pounder? What We Know Amid E. Coli Outbreak

https://www.newsweek.com/did-mcdonalds-recall-quarter-pounder-what-we-k…

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders: 1 dead and 49 sickened, CDC says

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/10/22/e-coli-mcdonalds-q…

With 959 Words, McDonald’s Just Taught an Unfortunate Lesson in Emotional Intelligence 

Fast action, transparency, and empathy that includes an apology, all at once.