So, here's a scene: it's Monday at the White House, and President Donald Trump has McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office. This isn't just a lunch order—it's a political stunt with a side of fries, aimed at highlighting his administration's "no tax on tips" policy for workers. And yes, it involved a $100 tip handed over in front of the press.
Wearing a red "DoorDash Grandma" T-shirt, Sharon Simmons from Arkansas knocked on the Oval Office door carrying two bags of fast food. Trump opened up, and with Simmons by his side, he fielded questions from reporters. Simmons, a grandmother of 10 who's completed over 14,000 deliveries since joining DoorDash Inc. (DASH) in 2022, said the tax break has been a game-changer. She estimates it's let her keep an extra $11,000 since it took effect in January, calling it "very special"—a description Trump echoed.
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu got in on the action too, posting on X about the company's first-ever delivery to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He said the policy helps "millions of hardworking Americans keep more of what they earn" and credited "tens of thousands of Dashers like Sharon" for making their voices heard.
The moment turned into a viral tip when a reporter asked Simmons if the White House was good at tipping. Her reply? "Ummm, potentially." Trump jumped in with a "wait," reached into his pocket, and handed her what looked like a $100 bill. "Thank you, you reminded me," he said. It was a perfect cap to a publicity push that's ramping up ahead of Tax Day this Wednesday, even as other news—like the Iran war's impact on gas prices and Trump's clash with Pope Leo—competes for attention.
For Trump, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) is more than just a meal; it's a longtime favorite brand and a political prop he's used before. This time, it served up a story about everyday workers and tax relief.
On the market side, DoorDash shares closed 4.61% higher at $159.61 on Monday, with a tiny 0.18% bump in after-hours trading, according to market data. Not a bad day for a company that just delivered to the most famous address in America.
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