Donald Trump’s food preferences have attracted plenty of attention over the years, with his reported fondness for fast food, steak and sweets standing out from the more health-focused diets often associated with public figures.
Diet Coke is perhaps the most well-known part of his routine. During his first presidency, reports said Trump drank as many as 12 cans a day and had a button installed on the Resolute Desk to request another can. The detail has remained one of the most widely reported quirks of his White House years.
Trump’s preference for Diet Coke has also continued to be publicly documented, with the drink frequently associated with his daily routine.
Burgers, fried chicken and pizza
Fast food has also featured prominently in accounts of Trump’s eating habits. Former aides have described McDonald’s, KFC, pizza and Diet Coke as staples of his meals.
His reported McDonald’s order has included a Quarter Pounder with cheese, extra ketchup and no pickles, followed by a fried apple pie. Another reported meal consisted of two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches and a chocolate malt.
His preference for burgers and fries was also discussed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in 2025, when she described Trump as a fan of McDonald’s hamburgers and fries, along with steak and ice cream sundaes.
Well-done steak and a serious sweet tooth
Trump’s steak preference is another frequently reported feature of his diet. He has been described as preferring his steak well-done and eating it with ketchup.
Desserts also occupy a prominent place in accounts of his food choices. Reports have described him as particularly fond of ice cream, while sweets such as candy have also been mentioned by White House officials.
A diet built around personal preferences
Trump has also been described as avoiding alcohol and coffee, while his eating habits have remained largely centred on foods he prefers rather than conventional diet trends.
His food choices have evolved in some ways over the years, but Diet Coke, fast food, steak and sweets remain closely associated with the eating routine that has made his diet one of the more unusual personal details surrounding a US president.