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April 13, 2026
Trump promotes tax-free tips with DoorDash driver at White House
- DoorDash driver Sharron Simmons, who previously lobbied for the 'no tax on tips' policy, delivered McDonald's to Trump, raising questions about the authenticity of the event.
- DoorDash confirmed the delivery was arranged to celebrate the policy, which allows a temporary deduction for tips but has limited benefits for most workers.
- Critics argue the policy provides minimal support for workers while significant cuts to social programs harm low-income households.
6 Sources
- Trump gets McDonalds DoorDashed to White House and then takes Iran war questions with delivery personApr 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM · Independent
- Trump gets McDonald's delivery to Oval Office to promote 'no tax on tips'Apr 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s McDonald’s order comes with cash surprise for ‘DoorDash Grandma’ outside White HouseApr 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM · Fox News
- DoorDash driver hails key Trump policy after delivering McDonald's to White House: 'I'm going to enjoy it'Apr 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM · Fox News
- Newsom uses White House’s DoorDash stunt to point out Trump can be president - but likely can’t work for the appApr 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM · Independent
- Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had previously lobbied for the president, setting off controversyApr 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM · The Guardian