DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in November 2024
Donald Trump recently hosted his Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago, his luxury resort in Florida. However, the meal didn’t exactly live up to expectations. In fact, many people on social media were quick to poke fun at the meal, calling it unappetizing and bland. Even with big names like Elon Musk in attendance, the dinner quickly became the subject of jokes.
One Twitter user, Molly Ploofkins™, summed up the sentiment: “Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving looks like a clearance sale frozen dinner.” The photo that sparked the reaction showed a plain-looking plate with unappealing food, including what appeared to be a dry hotdog.
Mar-A-Lago Thanksgiving looks like a clearance sale frozen dinner. pic.twitter.com/BOy3sAtU38
— Molly Ploofkins™ (@Mollyploofkins) November 29, 2024
Trump is known for boasting about his wealth and luxurious lifestyle, but this Thanksgiving dinner raised some serious questions about the reality behind the golden facade. The food, described as bland and unimpressive, did not match the “luxury” image Trump likes to project.
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This has become a familiar theme with Trump. His properties, like Mar-a-Lago, are often marketed as symbols of wealth and grandeur, but incidents like this show that the reality may not be as glamorous as it appears.
The disappointing dinner also raised concerns about Trump’s leadership style. While many Americans expect leaders to show competence, care, and thoughtfulness, Trump’s focus often seems to be on image rather than substance. Just like the food at his Thanksgiving dinner, his leadership style has often been criticized as flashy but lacking depth.
On social media, some users voiced their frustration with Trump’s approach. One user tweeted, “They are so wrapped up in themselves that they are incapable of seeing reality. That food does not look like my Thanksgiving dinners. It’s as unattractive as Trump’s hair, face, neck… well… the Cheeto as a whole.”
They are so wrapped up in themselves that they are incapable of seeing reality. That food does *not* look like my Thanksgiving dinners. It’s as unattractive as Trumps hair, face, neck… well… the Cheeto as a whole
— 🇮🇱 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇮🇷⚧🐾✌️🟦 (@payitfoward1) November 29, 2024
The reactions to Trump’s Thanksgiving dinner are about more than just the food; they reflect a deeper discontent with his policies and leadership. For many, the dinner became a symbol of what they see as an empty show of wealth, with little substance behind it. The comparison to a cheap, bland meal resonates with those who feel that the Trump administration has not delivered meaningful change.
One user took it a step further, warning: “This is what America 🇺🇸 will look like from now on: Dry. Disgusting. Cheap.”
This is what America 🇺🇸 will look like from now on,
Dry
Disgusting
Cheap— Daniela ⚡️✨ (@daniela_maria85) November 29, 2024
Below are some more reactions to the Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving dinner shared on Twitter:
It’s just always gets worse with this guy.
The facade of luxury, fancy plates and subpar food. This is the hallmark of Trump.
Can’t make this shit up— unusual ᴅᴏɢᴇ (@unusual_doge) November 29, 2024
Looks like a homeless shelter meal.
— Gary Hall (@southerntails1) November 29, 2024
That dinner looks disgusting
— 🌼Souli~ sassy, classy & a bit smart-assy Democrat (@Souli_Bird) November 29, 2024
As long as it has a gold plate around it, and the surroundings are gold, trump and
hangers- on will think it a palace.— F.A. (@needleplyer) November 29, 2024
Is that a hotdog?? This has to be a joke lol 🤮
— GenXbitch💋 (@unemployed_mass) November 29, 2024
Trump’s Thanksgiving meal, while seemingly small, reflects a larger issue that many Americans have with his leadership. Whether it’s his overpriced properties, his policies, or his public persona, Trump’s focus on image over substance seems to be a common thread.
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