McDonald’s is facing a new controversy after customers reported experiencing severe illness—not from E. coli this time, but from an unexpected ingredient found in their beloved fries: Donald Trump’s signature orange bronzer.

This scandal comes hot on the heels of a viral photo-op involving the former president, where he visited a McDonald’s in downtown Tulsa, personally handing out fries and burgers to gleeful supporters. “No one does fries like I do,” Trump reportedly said while holding up a particularly glowing fry that seemed to shimmer in the midday sun. “I’m bringing back orange – it’s a tremendous color, trust me. Some say the best color.”

However, what began as a golden moment quickly turned into a literal orange nightmare. Hours after the photo op, McDonald’s patrons began flooding social media with images of their orange-tinted skin, accompanied by nausea, dizziness, and an overwhelming urge to say the word “tremendous.”

“I thought it was just the restaurant lighting,” said one customer, Pam Johnson of Tulsa, who began noticing her fingers were gradually turning a hue eerily similar to Trump’s famous tan. “But when my skin started to match my Cheetos, I knew something was wrong.”

Doctors confirmed that dozens of McDonald’s fans were suffering from “Acute Trumping Syndrome,” a condition characterized by skin discoloration, overconfidence, and an uncontrollable desire to fire people.

The Bronzer Fries Mystery:

Initial investigations revealed traces of bronzer—specifically, the same shade worn by Trump during his campaign rallies—had somehow made its way into the fries. McDonald’s CEO, Chris Kempczinski, denied any intentional wrongdoing, stating, “We have never authorized the use of cosmetics in our food products. However, we cannot account for what happens when VIPs visit.”

Speculation has mounted that Trump’s enthusiasm for the photo op may have led to an accidental contamination. Sources claim that while handing out fries, the former president generously applied his own custom orange bronzer, inadvertently dusting the fries with what scientists are now calling “Tan #45.”

Customer Reactions:

While most customers expressed concern over their new tangerine appearance, others seemed less bothered.

“I kind of like it,” said one man sporting an unusually bright complexion. “It’s like Trump meets Willy Wonka. Plus, my friends can’t lose me in the dark anymore.”

But not everyone is embracing their new orange glow. One local woman, Karen Jenkins, described her experience as “absolutely horrifying.”

“My husband thought I was trying a new spray tan for our vacation, but I hadn’t even left the McDonald’s parking lot yet,” she complained. “I was glowing like a traffic cone by the time I got home.”

The Lawsuits Begin:

McDonald’s, already facing legal action for the recent E. coli outbreak, now finds itself hit with a class-action lawsuit from dozens of customers demanding compensation for the bronzer-related illnesses.

“We’re seeking damages not only for the physical effects but for emotional distress,” said attorney Gloria Bronzowitz, who represents the plaintiffs. “Our clients did not ask to look like they just left Mar-a-Lago.”

One unnamed plaintiff claims she has been unable to scrub the orange tint from her skin for days and has been mistaken for a pumpkin by multiple people in her neighborhood. “I went to a costume party, and I wasn’t even wearing a costume. It’s humiliating.”

McDonald’s Response:

In a statement, McDonald’s offered an apology to affected customers, explaining that while it’s still investigating the source of the bronzer contamination, it would be issuing vouchers for free fries as compensation—though, notably, without any bronzer.

Trump himself took to social media to deny any involvement, tweeting, “I don’t see the problem. Orange is a beautiful color. Everyone’s talking about it. These people should be thanking me for the glow-up!”

As McDonald’s grapples with this latest fiasco, one thing is clear: The fast-food giant may need to rethink its promotional events—or at the very least, invest in non-transferable bronzer for future VIP visits. Until then, Tulsa residents will just have to be cautious before their next French fry craving turns into an accidental Trump tribute.