Trump’s preference for fast food over formal dining

President Trump favors fast food over traditional state dinner meals, often opting for burgers before formal events.

January 22, 2026

Landon Reever

Trump’s Dining Choices

The cuisine served at White House state dinners seems to fall short of President Trump’s tastes, as he often opts for a burger before the elegant gatherings commence.

Journalist Michael Wolff, who had significant access to the White House during Trump’s first term, revealed on The Daily Beast’s podcast that the president enjoys a burger prior to state dinners to maximize his time engaging with guests.

President Trump’s fondness for fast food is well-known. During his administration, he famously treated the Clemson University football champions to burgers and pizza, according to reports from Yahoo News.

Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Trump’s eating habits as potentially the unhealthiest in his administration during an interview on The Katie Miller Podcast. However, he also remarked on Trump’s remarkable resilience, stating, “I don’t know how he’s still alive, but he is.”

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