Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s impromptu trips to fast-food restaurants have gone viral, showcasing his rising popularity with communities that have soured on President Biden.
Mr. Trump’s recent visit to a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta drew millions of views on social media. The Republican Party’s presumptive nominee was swarmed with customers and employees. Among them were young Black men and women seeking autographs and photos. Mr. Trump pumped up the crowd while bantering with the diners and cashiers.
“That’s the lord’s chicken,” Mr. Trump said. He announced that he would buy everyone milkshakes. He grabbed a pen to sign a Make America Great Again hat handed to him by a young Black man, who said the souvenir came from the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, where Mr. Trump was nominated the first time.
“You’ve been there since the beginning,” Mr. Trump said approvingly to the man, who replied, “Absolutely.”
Mr. Trump’s series of fast-food pit stops has become a signature part of his third presidential campaign and served as a reminder of his enduring popularity with the working class. It also has helped draw a sharp contrast with Mr. Biden, who has had difficulty generating enthusiasm among his base.
