Trump Promised Free Food for His Supporters but No One Got Anything
Trump made a quick stop at a Cuban restaurant in Miami after his second arraignment on Tuesday.
Trump declared "food for everyone" after being greeted with birthday wishes from his supporters.
But his fans were left empty-handed when he left the restaurant within 10 minutes.
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Eager supporters of former President Donald Trump were promised free food, but they were left hanging when he left a Miami restaurant before picking up the tab, per the Miami New Times.
On Tuesday, Trump made a quick stop at Versailles, a Cuban restaurant in Miami — just after he was arraigned on 37 charges related to the mishandling of classified information. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges, 31 of which were under the Espionage Act.
The Cuban restaurant was packed with Trump fans, eager to offer their support and birthday wishes to him. Trump turned 77 on Wednesday.
It was here that Trump promised "food for everyone" to the supporters that had gathered at the Versailles, only to leave the restaurant within 10 minutes, per the Miami New Times.
A source told the Miami New Times that Trump's swift departure meant that supporters barely had the time to order anything.
It appears that Trump didn't get to enjoy any Cuban food either, opting for McDonald's fast food on his plane ride back to New Jersey, per the New York Times.
A spokesperson for Trump told Insider that the former president had "offered to buy food" for his supporters but they "followed him outside" when he was leaving "and did not place orders themselves."
The spokesperson added that the campaign's advance team paid for any to-go meals ordered.
This is not the first time Trump has offered to buy food for his supporters. In February, Trump bought local first responders and residents lunch at a McDonald's outlet in East Palestine, Ohio.
Author's note: June 16, 2023 — This story has been updated with a response from Trump's spokesperson.
Source: Business Insider
