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The internet’s buzzing about Trump’s recent McDonald’s pit stop in Pennsylvania, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz couldn’t resist commenting. But his attempt to criticize backfired, leaving him in an awkward position.

Walz took to Twitter, sharing a video of Trump’s visit and stating, “In Minnesota, we eat at locally-owned restaurants.” It was a clear reference to the former president’s fast-food preferences, but it didn’t have the intended effect.

The Twitterverse was quick to point out the irony in Walz’s statement. Users reminded him that McDonald’s franchises are, in fact, locally owned and operated. It was quite an oversight!

But the real surprise came when folks dug up evidence from Walz’s own past. It turns out the governor isn’t above enjoying a Big Mac himself. A 2020 tweet resurfaced showing Walz proudly posing with a McDonald’s meal during the pandemic.

Talk about an inconsistency! Walz’s attempt to score political points against Trump ended up making him look inconsistent in this fast-food situation.

The incident serves as a reminder that in the age of social media, politicians should think twice before offering hasty criticisms. It’s all too easy for their words to come back and challenge them faster than you can say “would you like fries with that?”

As for Trump, he seemed unbothered by the whole situation, happily enjoying his McDonald’s meal while chatting with supporters. Love him or hate him, you’ve got to admit the man knows how to connect with everyday Americans over a quarter pounder.

In the end, this Twitter exchange over Trump’s fast-food run just goes to show that in politics, as in life, it’s best not to criticize others if you’re vulnerable to the same criticism – or in this case, if you’ve also enjoyed meals at McDonald’s.