Donald Trump 'resigns' from McDonald's in humorous letter shared by son

"Dear Management at McDonald's, please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position at McDonald's, effective Monday, January 20, 2025," read the letter posted by Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of Donald Trump, on his Instagram account.

The "resignation date" in the letter coincides with Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.

He won the presidency after a series of battleground state victories on Election Day, Nov. 5, becoming the first U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms in this century.

The letter, bearing his name and signature, continues: "During my tenure here, I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve our customers and contribute to the fast-paced environment of this establishment. From flipping burgers to making fries and managing the drive-thru, I've learned a lot about both the restaurant business and the value of hard work."

Donald Trump's mock resignation letter from McDonald's is posted on Instagram along with a photo of him making fries there during his campaign in October 2024. Photo by Instargram/donaldjtrumpjr

"I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition during my remaining time here," it said, ending with "I look forward to my next adventure, but I leave with fond memories of my time at McDonald's."

McDonald's has not commented on the mock resignation.

In October, Trump made headlines by visiting a McDonald's in Feasterville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he took off his suit jacket, donned an apron, fried fries, and served food to customers.

In a message to employees by AP, McDonald’s said the owner-operator of the location, Derek Giacomantonio, reached out after he learned of Trump’s desire to visit a Pennsylvania restaurant. McDonald’s agreed to the event.

"Upon learning of the former president’s request, we approached it through the lens of one of our core values: we open our doors to everyone," the company said.

"McDonald’s does not endorse candidates for elected office and that remains true in this race for the next president. We are not red or blue – we are golden," it said.

During his campaign, Trump and his allies targeted opponent Kamala Harris, accusing the Democratic candidate of falsely claiming she worked at McDonald's during college to appeal to the working class.