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McDonald's is serving a masterclass in political neutrality in its latest statement to staff. The fast-food giant has been pulled into the election because Trump is disputing Harris's claims that she worked there in the 1980s, and at the weekend, pretended to serve fries at a Pennsylvania franchise. “McDonald’s does not endorse candidates for elected office and that remains true in this race for the next President. We are not red or blue — we are golden,” the company's senior leadership team said in an internal memo, which also stated that it was proud of both the fact that Trump loves McDonald's and that Harris speaks fondly of her time there. “Upon learning of the former President’s request, we approached it through the lens of one of our core values: we open our doors to everyone,” the letter said. Here's more from CNN about McDonald's franchise model and how it has got the company in political pickles in the past.
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