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USA14 April, 20261 min read

Trump Tips DoorDash Grandma $100 During McDonald’s Delivery to Oval Office

DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons delivered two McDonald’s bags to the Oval Office. Trump tipped the driver $100 in cash.

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Trump Tips DoorDash Grandma $100 During McDonald’s Delivery to Oval Office
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DoorDash Delivery to Oval Office

Trump staged a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office using DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons. She handed off two bags of his favorite fast food while promoting the tax policy. Trump surprised her with a $100 cash tip from his pocket.

The delivery was the first-ever inside the Oval Office, requiring security screening. Simmons said the policy saved her $11,000 in the last year.

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Simmons' Background and Reactions

Simmons has completed upwards of 14,000 deliveries since 2022. She relies on the work's flexibility to care for her husband with cancer. She had previously spoken publicly in support of the policy.

The stunt drew backlash for being tone deaf. Trump asked Simmons about transgender women in sports.

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Political and Policy Context

The no tax on tips provision was signed into law in 2025. The policy has bipartisan support, having passed the Senate unanimously. DoorDash said Dashers saved hundreds of millions of dollars last year.

Trump used the delivery to launch a 15-minute press conference. Gavin Newsom pointed out Trump would struggle to find work as a delivery driver.

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