Trump's unique dining: Custom White House meals & fast-food favorites
What are Donald Trump's dietary preferences? The American media has taken an interest in answering this question. The new President of the United States often opts for meals different from those served to other guests at the White House.
Donald Trump at the White House
While most guests at dinners in the White House enjoy a standard menu, Donald Trump chooses food customized to his preferences. As former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski notes in the book "Let Trump Be Trump," President Trump receives different dishes. For instance, he prefers Thousand Island dressing with his salad instead of the traditional vinaigrette, and when chicken is served, the president requests an additional dish with sauce. For dessert, Trump gets two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whereas other guests receive only one.
Everyday meals from fast food
Lewandowski reveals that Trump often skips breakfast, but when he does eat, he prefers eggs with bacon. For lunch, he would often eat meatloaf or a well-done steak with ketchup. Trump's evening menu might include two Big Mac burgers from McDonald's, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a small chocolate shake. Such a meal contains up to 2,430 calories. When he wants something different, he might choose KFC chicken.
The reason Trump prefers fast food may be due to his fear of poisoning. According to Michael Wolff’s book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Trump "had a longtime fear of being poisoned," which makes him particularly fond of "junk food." As he explained in 2016 during a debate, that "nobody knew he was coming and the food was safely premade." Trump emphasizes that large franchises maintain standards—"one bad hamburger, you can destroy McDonald’s."
