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Trump’s campaign has spent a whopping amount on fast food - here’s the breakdown

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Donald Trump's campaign spent $ 31,000 at McDonald's between January 2023 and September 20, 2024 .

The Washington Post reviewed FEC filings for federal candidates in that period.

In total, $ 35,900 was spent at McDonald’s , meaning the Trump campaign made up for 86 percent of all candidates’ spending at the chain in that time frame.

The entire GOP operation also spent $ 200,000 Chick -Fil-A, roughly 20 times more than Democrats .

Democrats spent $ 7,000 on Panera Bread , topping the list of fast-casual restaurants visited by the Democratic team.

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