McDonald's has become a powerful symbol for Democrats

If elected this fall, a political couple will make history by becoming the first White House couple to have worked at McDonald’s. This connection to the fast-food chain is shared by a significant portion of the American population, with 13% of Americans having worked there, according to McDonald’s. Democrats have used this shared experience to highlight their working-class backgrounds and contrast themselves with their Republican counterparts. They aim to showcase their relatability to voters and portray the Republican ticket as elitist. The strategy reflects a broader populist narrative embraced by Democrats, particularly under President Joe Biden, who has shown support for unions and workers’ rights. Shifting demographics and changes in the economy have caused working-class White voters, who used to support Democrats, to become a voting bloc for the Republican Party.