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Trump's Whataburger Visit Sparks Laughter and Criticism

2/28/2026

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President Donald Trump visited Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas, after delivering an energy speech, accompanied by Senate candidates including Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump engaged with the crowd, ordered hamburgers for everyone, and joked about a special burger with a '47' tag.
He criticized Democrats for their reactions during his State of the Union address.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed concern about Trump's eating habits, calling them 'unhinged'.

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President Donald Trump visited Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas, after delivering an energy speech, accompanied by Senate candidates including Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump engaged with the crowd, ordered hamburgers for everyone, and joked about a special burger with a '47' tag.
He criticized Democrats for their reactions during his State of the Union address.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed concern about Trump's eating habits, calling them 'unhinged'.