U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly claimed that she worked at McDonald’s while getting her undergraduate degree in the 1980s. This claim has been reported by multiple reputable news outlets, but aside from Harris’ own testimony, there is no independent evidence such as a photo, employment record, or confirmation from a friend or family member to verify the story. Harris has invoked the alleged McDonald’s work experience throughout her political career, including in a 2024 presidential campaign ad and during a 2024 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Other prominent Democrats, such as former President Bill Clinton, have also repeated the anecdote. However, some internet users have challenged the claim, with unverified reports that “McDonald’s Corporate sources” have no record of Harris working at their locations. Snopes reached out to Harris’ campaign and McDonald’s headquarters seeking evidence to corroborate the claim, but as of the report’s publication, no such proof has been uncovered. Without tangible evidence to independently confirm or debunk the story, Snopes has rated the claim “Research In Progress” as they continue to investigate.
Definitely concerning when a story like this lacks solid proof, especially when it’s been repeated so often in the public eye. If Harris did work at McDonald’s, there should be some kind of evidence—employment records, a former coworker, something.
Politicians can sometimes craft narratives that fit their image, whether or not they’re rooted in reality.
But having said that, shit like this can be hard to prove and I don’t really care if she lied about working at McDonalds or not. It could have been some other McJob and she may be confused.
I’m still not voting for her tho. :)