US President Donald Trump holds a bag of food in a Whataburger restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - After his speech in Corpus Christi on Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump stopped in at a local Whataburger, where the employees gave him an iconic table number tent with the number 47.
Trump stops in Texas
The Whataburger trip came after the president spoke to a crowd at a shipyard on the Texas coast, largely speaking on his energy policy and recent strides in the economy.
Trump named many Republican lawmakers on the sidelines, including those in the heated U.S. Senate race, though he still withheld an endorsement. Several guest speakers took the stage, including energy workers, border agents, and actor Dennis Quaid.
Trump in Texas: President speaks on energy, economy in Corpus Christi Friday
The president spoke at the Port of Corpus Christi about his energy and economic policies.
The president reiterated his claim that America is "the hottest country anywhere in the world" touting increased production of oil and natural gas and an improving economy.
The visit came on the final day of early voting for the Texas primary race. Trump has yet to endorse a candidate for Senate in one of the most highly visible races in the nation.
The Source: Information in this article comes from a public speech in Texas.