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Trump personally received the McDonald's cheeseburgers that were brought to the Oval Office by DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a Republican supporter
U.S President Donald Trump receiving McDonald's order at the White House (Image credit: AP)
On the first anniversary of the “no tax on tips" policy, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered burgers and French fries at the White House — a staged campaign which he later described as “tacky" and “embarrassing".
Trump personally received the McDonald’s cheeseburgers that were brought to the Oval Office by DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a Republican supporter.
“We do these things in politics; they’re a little embarrassing. They’re a little tiny embarrassing, but we do them and you win by landslides," the U.S. President said at a rally to celebrate the “no tax on tips" policy in Las Vegas.
“Sharon delivered to the Oval Office — to be honest, it was a little tacky," he added.
Most deliveries don’t end at the @WhiteHouse.This one did!
Sharon, a Dasher and grandma from Arkansas, made the delivery to @POTUS and shared her thanks for No Tax on Tips — helping millions keep more of what they earn.
When Dashers make their voices heard, real change… pic.twitter.com/ntW7MnYqS0
— DoorDash Impact (@DoorDashImpact) April 14, 2026
Simmons delivered two bags full of cheeseburgers and fries to the White House, thanking President Trump for the “no tax on tips" policy.
“I want to thank you for the ‘no tax on tips’. It has helped my family out immensely and I definitely appreciate it. Thank you", she was heard saying in the clip.
DoorDash Under Online Radar
Following the campaign, DoorDash came under internet scrutiny, with netizens pointing out that Simmons testified before Congress in July to promote “no tax on tips".
At the time, she identified herself as a resident of Nevada. Later, she moved to Arkansas and ostensibly became a DC-area driver, if only for a day.
DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley countered the claims, highlighting it was not a real delivery.
“It was clearly and obviously a planned event to mark a new policy starting. To claim Sharon is a prop, plant or an actor is totally wrong and off base. She is a Dasher and she participated to support the policy that benefits her," Crowley wrote in a post on ‘X’.
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