PA McDonald’s Forced To Hire Security After Flood Of Threats Following Trump’s Visit
SUMMARY
Following former President Donald Trump’s visit to a Bucks County, Pennsylvania McDonald’s, the restaurant has faced multiple security threats, leading to the hiring of armed guards. Trump’s appearance, where he briefly cooked fries and worked the drive-thru, attracted widespread media attention and garnered millions of views on social media, but it also led to intense backlash. Negative Yelp reviews flooded the franchise's page, and Bucks County police responded to an in-store disturbance soon after the visit. Amid a steady flow of credible threats, owner Derek Giacomantonio retained a private security force initially hired for Trump’s appearance to protect employees and patrons. Local resident Jessica Mihos described noticing security personnel closely monitoring the premises. Despite the threats, the community has shown substantial support, with increased patronage countering anticipated boycotts. Event organizer Jim Worthington stated the largely positive response from residents.
