On Wednesday, while former President Trump met with ordinary Americans at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Georgia on the campaign trail, President Biden enjoyed an upscale meal at the White House with the Clintons and other prominent guests. I was having fun.
In Atlanta, Trump met with local residents for an unscripted conversation, treating them to “God’s chicken” and urging them to support his bid for a third presidential bid. More than 500 miles away in Washington, D.C., Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state dinner at the White House.
Notable attendees at the dinner included Bill and Hillary Clinton, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his fiance Lauren Sanchez, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie. – Includes Dimon, BlackRock CEO Lawrence Fink, actor Robert De Niro and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen (former president). Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards et al.
Several members of Biden’s family were also in attendance. Among them were the president’s daughter Ashley Biden and her husband Dr. Howard Klein, Hunter Biden’s daughters Finnegan Biden and Naomi Biden-Neal.
President Trump visits Chick-fil-A in Atlanta, buys chicken and shakes for customers
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida toast during a state dinner at the White House on April 10, 2024 in Washington, USA. (Reuters/Evelyn Hochstein)
The prestigious dinner was also attended by several members of Congress and state leaders, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. .
Biden addressed the Japan-U.S. relationship at the dinner, saying, “Today, without question, our alliance is literally stronger than it has ever been.” “Tonight, we pledge to keep moving forward. We now stand at a tipping point where the decisions we make will determine the direction of our future for decades to come. Our two families… , and for the children of our two countries. But I am also committed to ensuring that Japan and the United States remain united, committed to each other, and continuing to build a future worthy of our greatest hopes. I also know that everyone should know what we are working on.”
The Japanese prime minister also briefly expressed his thoughts, saying that he and his wife were “speechless” at the “huge number of distinguished guests from the United States and Japan.”
Fumio Kishida said, “Mr. President, Dr. Biden, and distinguished guests, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for hosting such a wonderful dinner and for your warm welcome and hospitality.” “First and foremost, to be honest, I am at a loss for words in front of so many American and distinguished guests from Japan. And my wife, Yuko, is also at a loss for words. You told me it was difficult.” Who is the guest of honor? ”
By contrast, the presumptive Republican nominee joined everyday Americans at a Chick-fil-A restaurant, chatting with staff and serving chicken and milkshakes to customers inside.
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden pose with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and First Lady Yuko Kishida before a state dinner at the White House on April 10, 2024 in Washington, USA. (Reuters/Evelyn Hochstein)
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton attend a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 10, 2024. . (Reuters/Bonnie Cash)
Fox News Digital made repeated attempts to reach the Trump and Biden campaigns for statements but did not immediately receive a response.
“Can I have 30 milkshakes and some chicken?” Trump can be heard asking the employee. “We’re going to take care of our customers.”
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In various videos of the exchange, President Trump is seen surrounded by groups of people and talking. The former president flattered the crew and asked if he was making “a lot of money.”
Former President Donald Trump speaks with staff at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. (Margo Martin, via Storyful)
“Is business good?” the former president asked, and the workers nodded. “Earning a lot of money? Being rich, right? That’s great.”
He then took pictures with various customers and asked if everyone had a good time.
“We don’t care what the media says. We support you,” one woman can be heard saying. The former president responded in kind as he hugged the woman, adding: “Please tell my mom I made it.”
Former President Donald Trump speaks with staff at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. (Margo Martin, via Storyful)
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President Trump also praised the Chick-fil-A brand, saying, “They’re doing a very good job.” He also joked that he knew the menu better than the employees.
Mr. Trump then instructed his staff that he would distribute them to customers and keep some for his aides.
The videographer then jokingly said, “This is God’s chicken,” and Trump agreed.
“It’s the Lord’s chicken, you’re right,” he said. “Chicken is also delicious.”
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After visiting Georgia, President Trump is scheduled to travel to Orlando, Florida.
The former president and Biden are expected to be certified as the official candidates of their respective parties over the summer ahead of a 2020 rematch in November.
FOX News’ Greg Wenner contributed to this report.
