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Trump Declares U.S. "Hottest" Country, Critiques DoorDash Stunt

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is the "hottest" country, unlike last year under President Biden.
He spoke in a Truth Social post and at a Las Vegas event promoting his "no tax on tips" initiative.
Trump criticized a DoorDash stunt delivering McDonald's to the White House as "tacky."
Rep. Katherine Clark criticized his remarks as contradictory.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is the "hottest" country, unlike last year under President Biden.
He spoke in a Truth Social post and at a Las Vegas event promoting his "no tax on tips" initiative.
Trump criticized a DoorDash stunt delivering McDonald's to the White House as "tacky."
Rep. Katherine Clark criticized his remarks as contradictory.