Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash delivery driver, delivered a McDonald's order to Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, April 13, 2026, in a staged event arranged by DoorDash and the White House to promote the 'no tax on tips' policy. During the delivery, Donald Trump gave Sharon Simmons a $100 tip. The event was part of broader promotional efforts, including an AI-generated video released by the White House on the same day depicting food delivery drivers to promote the policy.
The 'no tax on tips' policy is a temporary deduction of up to $25,000 in tips annually for eligible workers, part of a tax package approved in 2025. Tipped workers still have to report their tips as income under this policy. According to the Tax Policy Center, only about 2% of all households, equating to 60% of households with tipped workers, would receive a tax cut from the policy.
To be honest, it was a little tacky. You know, they come up with these crazy ideas ... They're a little embarrassing.
The estimated average tax cut savings for eligible employees is $1,800 a year. ' During the White House delivery event, Sharon Simmons responded 'Maybe' when Donald Trump asked if she voted for him. During the White House delivery event, Sharon Simmons declined to comment when Donald Trump asked her about men playing in women's sports.
Sharon Simmons was described as a resident of Arkansas during the White House delivery, but she had previously testified she was based in Nevada. DoorDash stated that Sharon Simmons moved from Nevada to Arkansas in late 2025 to be closer to family. Sharon Simmons said the 'no tax on tips' policy has helped her family immensely.
I think you voted for me. Do you think? Oh, maybe.
Sharon Simmons confirmed she had 'picked up an extra $11,000' due to tax changes, which she said was very surprising. The White House's rapid response X account quoted Sharon Simmons as asserting she saved more than $11,000 in tips by not having to claim them on her taxes. A community note on the White House's post said the amount of savings claimed would not be possible under the 'no tax on tips' policy.
DoorDash stated that Sharon Simmons earned $11,000 in tips in 2025, all of which was tax-exempt thanks to the policy. It remains unknown whether Sharon Simmons earned enough money in 2025 to have had to pay federal income tax on her tips, which affects the validity of her claimed $11,000 tax savings, and whether DoorDash compensates her for her lobbying on behalf of the company, and if so, how much. The coordination between the White House and DoorDash for the delivery stunt, including any pre-scripted elements or agreements, has not been detailed publicly.
Oh, maybe.
Public reaction metrics or polling data on the effectiveness of the 'no tax on tips' policy promotion following the White House event are also unavailable.
Do you think that men should play in women's sports?
I really don't have an opinion on that... I'm here about tax on tips.
You don't? I'll bet you do.
It has helped my family out immensely and I definitely appreciate it.