Breaking News: Nigeria Issues Arrest Warrant for Donald Trump Over McDonald’s Ramadan Incident
In an unexpected turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump has found himself at the center of an international controversy after being spotted enjoying a Big Mac in broad daylight during Ramadan in Nigeria. The Nigerian authorities, citing a violation of public fasting laws, have issued an official arrest warrant for Trump, warning that he may face the traditional punishment of 15 public lashes if convicted.
Eyewitnesses report that Trump was casually seated at a Lagos McDonald’s, decked out in his signature red tie, enthusiastically unwrapping a double cheeseburger while sipping from an oversized Diet Coke. As his security detail attempted to shield him, locals quickly identified the unmistakable golden hair and signature “Big Mac Grip” he is known for.
The incident escalated when a Nigerian police officer approached Trump and reportedly asked, “Sir, do you realize what you are doing?” Trump, unfazed, allegedly replied, “It’s the best burger, folks. Many people are saying it. Maybe the best Ramadan burger Nigeria has ever seen. Believe me.”
The statement did little to de-escalate the situation. The Nigerian authorities swiftly issued a warrant, citing Article 44 of the country’s fasting regulations, which prohibits public eating during daylight hours in Ramadan. The move has sparked global reactions, with the United Nations issuing a diplomatic statement urging Nigeria to reconsider, while McDonald’s social media team quickly distanced themselves from the scandal, tweeting, “We respect all cultures and fasting traditions. This was not a planned promo.”
Meanwhile, legal experts are debating the seriousness of the charges. Some argue that a trial would be a logistical nightmare, while others suggest that Trump could potentially negotiate a reduced sentence—perhaps a mere five lashes, given his previous experience dodging subpoenas.
Political commentators have already begun speculating on how this will impact his 2024 campaign. Some analysts believe Trump will use the incident to rally his base, declaring himself “the first American president persecuted for loving fast food.” Others fear that his rumored next campaign stop—Kuwait, during Eid celebrations—could spark further controversy.
As the world watches, Trump remains unbothered. His last public statement before boarding a private jet back to Mar-a-Lago was: “I’ve had worse. Nigeria loves me. Tremendous country. They’re going to miss me when I’m gone.”
Whether he will return to Nigeria to face justice—or attempt to open a McDonald’s franchise there—is anyone’s guess.
