Homelander from ‘The Boys’ mimics Donald Trump's fast food visit in new social media post

Homelander's fast food stunt mirrors Trump's McDonald's visit, mocking political PR strategies.

In a recent social media post by Vought International of The Boys, Homelander (played by Antony Starr) staged a fast food visit reminiscent of Donald Trump's infamous McDonald's stunt. In a scene mocking the former U.S. president, Homelander, a central character in the Amazon Prime series, fulfills his childhood dream of working at a Vought A Burger. According to a statement from Vought International, the scene featured "pre-selected customers" in a staged restaurant, with Homelander “serving” food. This moment drew parallels to Trump’s recent PR event at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, where the former president donned an apron and served fries in a staged photo op, which received criticism for being overly scripted.

Growing up, Homelander dreamed of working at his local Vought A Burger. Recently, his wish came true, as Vought shut down a restaurant and staged pre-selected customers, so Homelander could “serve” “people” “food.” Thanks, Homelander, for showing everyone how you’re a true man of… pic.twitter.com/2yntPBFqut

— Vought International (@VoughtIntl) October 23, 2024

Showrunner Eric Kripke’s The Boys has a history of using satire to comment on real-world political events. Trump’s McDonald’s stunt had been designed to make him appear relatable, but it backfired as critics accused it of being insincere. In The Boys, Homelander’s attempt to appear as a "man of the people" mirrors this sentiment.

The satirical moment didn’t go unnoticed by fans, with Vought International’s Twitter account posting, “Thanks, Homelander, for showing everyone how you’re a true man of the people!”