Kamala Harris speaks out about McDonald's performance by criticizing Trump's economic plans

WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Wednesday that she once worked at McDonald's, pushing back against former President Donald Trump who had repeatedly claimed she never worked there.

In an interview with Harris, MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle said, “I just want to ask you, yes or no: At some point in your life, you have served two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions -“

“On a sesame seed bun?” Harris said, echoing Ruhle.

She then added that “I” worked at McDonald's.

“One of the reasons I even talk about working at McDonald's is because there are people in our country who work at McDonald's and are trying to raise a family,” she said. “I worked there as a student.”

“I think part of the difference between me and my opponent is our view of the needs of the American people and our responsibility to meet those needs,” she added.

The Trump campaign responded to Harris' interview Wednesday evening by criticizing both her performance and her economic record under the Biden administration.

Trump has said he would eliminate all taxes on overtime pay, although his campaign has not released details of the plan. He has also touted a proposal to eliminate taxes on tips, a policy Harris later said she supported.

Trump has also insisted that Harris' anecdote about his work at the fast food chain was a “fake story.”

In stump speeches, Harris often describes being middle class and how that has shaped her worldview.

During Wednesday's interview, Harris said, “My mother raised my sister and me. She worked hard, she saved. She was able to buy her first house when I was a teenager. And, you know, home ownership for too many.” People in our country are elusive now.

“Gone are the days when everyone thought they could actually live the American dream. “Part of my vision for the economy is to look at some of the everyday challenges that people face and address them with common-sense solutions, like affordable housing,” she added.

An NBC News poll this month found that 50% of registered voters believed Trump could handle the economy better, while 41% chose Harris. The results were outside the margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.