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DoorDash Delivery to Oval Office
Trump staged a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office using DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons.
“Trump welcomed Arkansas native Sharon Simmons to the White House where the DoorDash delivery driver handed off two bags of the president’s favorite fast food”
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.
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.
Political and Policy Context
The no tax on tips provision was signed into law in 2025.
“Julian Crowley pushed back after the company came under scrutiny for its role in a staged McDonald’s delivery”
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.