What You Need to Know
• McDonald’s is hiring 375,000 workers after labor shortages hit following mass deportations
• Trump’s new immigration policy cleared many food service jobs across the U.S.
• The company says it’s a “fresh chance” for Americans to earn money and sweat near fryers
No Workers, Just Fries
CHICAGO — McDonald’s has opened hundreds of thousands of jobs after Trump’s immigration crackdown left restaurants short-staffed. Many former workers were deported last month. Now, stores need help running the fryer, stocking sauces, and cleaning the shake machine no one understands.
The company says it is proud to “bring jobs back to everyday Americans, whether they want them or not.”
Hiring the Free and the Willing
Trump praised the hiring push as a “victory for freedom and lunch.” McDonald’s described it as a win for families, teenagers, and influencers who are out of brand deals.
Some locations are offering hiring bonuses and unlimited soda during shifts. Others promise “a good workout” and “at least two funny drive-thru stories per day.”
Expect Lines and Patriotism
Customers should expect longer wait times and more ketchup mistakes. Managers are training new hires fast, sometimes during live orders. Training videos have been shortened to six minutes and a handshake.
A company rep noted, “These are real American jobs. They may come with heat and noise, but they also come with pride, polyester, and fries.”
