Former President Donald Trump made headlines after reportedly leaving others to pay for his bill at a Cuban restaurant in Miami on Tuesday, June 13, following his federal arraignment. The 77-year-old visited Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, where he received “happy birthday” wishes, prayers, and food from his staff. Trump excitedly exclaimed, “Food for everyone!” to the crowd gathered in the restaurant.
However, an anonymous source claimed later that the former President left without settling the bill, as reported by Miami New Times. In response, a spokesperson for Donald Trump provided clarification to the New York Post, stating, “President Trump was very enthused and appreciative of the warm welcome from the family at Versailles Restaurant during his visit this week. At the end of his visit, he offered to buy food for the attendees inside the restaurant. However, when President Trump left, the attendees followed him outside and did not place their orders.”
The spokesperson further explained that the campaign advance team members took care of the to-go meals purchased, ensuring that there were no unpaid tabs. They also mentioned that President Trump looks forward to returning to the restaurant soon. It was reported by The New York Times that Donald Trump opted to have McDonald’s on his plane instead of dining at the Cuban cafe.
Meanwhile, a Quinnipiac University poll indicated that President Joe Biden is currently leading Donald Trump by four points. The survey, conducted from June 8 through 12, revealed that 48 percent of respondents were likely to support Joe Biden, while Trump received 44 percent. Although Trump’s support dropped by two points since the previous poll in May, Biden’s support remained steady.
According to the Quinnipiac University poll website, “In a hypothetical general election matchup, President Joe Biden has a slight lead over Trump 48 – 44 percent among all registered voters. Today’s results continue a string of close head-to-head results between Biden and Trump since Quinnipiac University started asking this question in February 2023.”
Quinnipiac analyst Tim Malloy commented on the poll results, noting that despite a federal indictment, a court date, and critical media coverage, the impact on the former President’s standing with voters seemed to be minimal.
