In American politics, we frequently encounter attempts to build politicians' life stories in specified a way that they resonate better with voters. This was besides the case with Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for president of the United States who boasted during the election rally that she worked as a student at McDonald's restaurant in the 1980s. It was intended to show that he was a individual who owed everything to hard work, unlike Donald Trump, and that he was close to mediate and working class voters. However, this information has caused much controversy.
Allegations of lying
Donald Trump, erstwhile U.S. President, immediately responded to these reports, accusing Harris of lying. On his social networking site, fact Media wrote: “Kamala said she worked at McDonald’s. That is not actual and a lie!’ These allegations are based on the results of a journalistic investigation conducted by the conservative portal "Washington Free Beacon".
This investigation revealed that Kamala Harris had never mentioned her work at McDonald’s in any of her résumés. Furthermore, any say that even McDonald’s restaurant denied that it had always hired the current vice president. However, it is worth noting that McDonald’s has not officially taken a stand on the matter, which only increases speculation.
Kamala Harris defenders
On the another hand, Harris' defenses claim that these allegations are unfounded. Snopes website, specializing in verifying the veracity of possible fake news, points out that it would be hard to find evidence of this work now. They argue that in the 1980s people photographed much little frequently than today, and McDonald’s would have had to have archives of all employees from all restaurants and franchises, which is unlikely.
Lack of evidence and doubt
However, the deficiency of any mention of this "experience" in Kamala Harris's résumé casts uncertainty on her version of events. According to Peter J. Hasson, head of the “Washington Free Beacon”, the deficiency of evidence for specified work has been displayed more than 17 million times online, showing how much echo these reports echoed.
Political consequences
McDonald’s is more than just a chain of restaurants in the United States; it is simply a symbol of the American way of life, and for many it is besides a sign of closeness with working class. In the context of the elections, the question of the alleged work of Kamala Harris at McDonald’s may be important. The fight for working class votes is at stake – will Kamala Harris get it, who claims that she is from this class and worked at McDonald’s, or Donald Trump, a billionaire who does not hide his fondness for fast food?
The final result of this political conflict will be learned after the elections, but it is already clear that this has become an crucial point of public debate. Whether Kamala Harris actually worked at McDonald’s or not, these controversy shows how crucial it is for politicians to build a communicative that can attract voters’ voices.
Daniel Głogowski
Expert in his field – Publicist, author and social activist. The first articles were published in 1999 for global publishers. For more than 30 years, he has gained his experience through cooperation with the largest editorial offices. In his articles, he seeks to address controversial topics and present first viewpoints that allowed for a deeper knowing of the issues discussed.
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Kamala Harris and the controversy surrounding her work at McDonald's: fact or a lie for the election campaign?
