During a recent visit to an Atlanta Chick-fil-A, former President Donald Trump made a memorable gesture by ordering 30 milkshakes for the patrons present at the establishment. Trump’s visit to the fast food restaurant, located in the Vine City area, was part of his trip to Atlanta for a campaign fundraiser. Upon entering the Chick-fil-A, Trump was greeted warmly by both employees and customers. He took a moment to compliment the staff on their appearance, particularly noting and praising one employee’s nose piercings as “art.”
Trump then proceeded to place a significant order, requesting 30 milkshakes and some chicken to treat the customers inside. His interaction with the restaurant’s staff was friendly, as he inquired about the business’s performance, asking if they were “making a lot of money” and “getting rich.” He humorously referred to the restaurant’s offerings as “the Lord’s chicken,” acknowledging the quality of their food.
The former president’s stop at Chick-fil-A occurred en route to a campaign fundraising event in Buckhead, Georgia. This event was hosted by Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, and former Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) and her husband, Jeffrey Sprecher, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange. The fundraiser had ticket prices ranging from $6,600 to $250,000 per couple.
This visit came amid Trump’s legal challenges in Georgia, where he faces 10 felony charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. Trump addressed these charges upon his arrival in Atlanta, dismissing the case against him as “totally discredited” due to revelations about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ personal relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
A recent poll from The Wall Street Journal indicated a tight race in Georgia, with Trump holding a slight lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup. When third-party candidates were included, Trump’s advantage increased slightly, suggesting a competitive political landscape in the state.