November 01, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump worked up an appetite during a campaign stop Tuesday in suburban Philadelphia so he did what many locals do when they need a quick bite: go to Wawa.
Trump and running mate Mike Pence appeared together at a private event at the DoubleTree by Hilton located on West Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia.
After focusing much of his speech on rising health care premiums under Obamacare, Trump made an unscheduled stop at a Wawa down the street.
Many journalists traveling with the campaign struggled to understand what Wawa exactly is and how it's spelled:
Trump just went to this @Wawa station outside Philly. People seemed generally unphased. pic.twitter.com/Srs7mtLcmC
— Sarah McCammon NPR (@sarahmccammon) November 1, 2016
Trump visits a WaWa in suburban Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/fW1CWlmoYw
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) November 1, 2016
KING OF PRUSSIA --
— Kevin Cirilli (@kevcirilli) November 1, 2016
Donald Trump at WaWa. They bought TastyCakes. pic.twitter.com/Trehdpxt2G
Trump was accompanied by campaign manager Kellyanne Conway and daughter Tiffany Trump, who should be no stranger to the convenience store as a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Best. Day. Ever. Up in new #polls, & joining @RealDonaldTrump today in #Philly suburbs today to visit my favorite store: #Wawa.
— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) November 1, 2016
The Associated Press reported that Trump did not purchase anything, but members of his entourage bought some Tastykake snacks. Trump used his time wisely to pose for pictures with customers.
The nominee's son, Eric Trump, expressed regret for missing out on the unexpected Wawa run.
I love WaWa! This is a stop I regret missing! From Jacksonville Florida! #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #WaWa #TrumpTrain 🚂💨💨🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/VE7Kk2NYRu
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) November 1, 2016
Last week, Eric Trump ignited a firestorm over another local delicacy. While visiting Yuengling brewery in Pottsville, he received the support of company owner Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr. Beer drinkers were none too pleased.
A similar chord was struck during the Wawa visit as many frequent customers took to Twitter to voice their opinions:
tfw you just wanted three wawa iced teas pic.twitter.com/iGtxVXqx4P
— Max Tani (@maxwelltani) November 1, 2016
I would really like trump to get out of @Wawa and go campaign somewhere less beloved. (Like 7-11) pic.twitter.com/EG73VRVCL4
— Alexis Sobel Fitts (@fittsofalexis) November 1, 2016
There are people I went to high school with who are crying over the fact that Trump went into a Wawa. Yeah, seriously.
— mike bissig (@mikebissig) November 1, 2016
Trump's #Wawa visit:
— Rachel Semigravy (@Rachel_Semigran) November 1, 2016
"My order is #62? I'm #1 and I'm a winner. Your hero-ordering system is a scam."
"Sir we call it a hoag.."
"WRONG."
Trump goes to Wawa and twitter goes crazy for it why? pic.twitter.com/q0krfu6vgF
— Charles John Kelly (@Charles_Said00) November 1, 2016
Trump is at. Wawa, that's kind of a big deal pic.twitter.com/zJldBfwKlA
— Laurie (@WaltsPrincesss) November 1, 2016
After the visit, Trump scurried off to the airport to catch a flight to his next campaign stop in Wisconsin.
