On Monday, President Donald Trump welcomed a delivery from McDonald's right at the doorstep of the Oval Office, creating a moment that quickly gained traction on social media. The White House seized the opportunity to spotlight one of Trump's notable tax reforms.
The delivery was made by Sharon Simmons, known as "DoorDash Grandma" for her signature t-shirt. She arrived with two bags from the fast-food giant and greeted the president with, "I've got a DoorDash order for you, Mr. President."
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt swiftly uploaded the video to her official social media account, providing context for the meeting: "Thanks to President Trump's signing of the No Tax on Tips Act, Sharon is using the $11,000 in tips she earned last year to support her family."
In the video, Trump made a remark that also spread rapidly: "This doesn't look staged, right? These are all your favorites. That's right. The order is doing a great job. The reason for this is because I heard you picked up an extra $11,000 because the tax law is so fantastic."
The comment sparked widespread discussion about whether the meeting was spontaneous or a meticulously planned event by the administration to push the legislation.
A Closer Look at the "One Big Beautiful Bill"
The legislation Trump mentioned, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," was signed on July 4, 2025. It includes the "No Tax on Tips" provision, allowing workers in tipping professions to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal taxable income, effective for the fiscal years 2025 to 2028.
The law narrowly passed the Senate on July 1, 2025, with a 51-50 vote, thanks to Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote, and passed the House on July 3 with a 218-214 vote, facing unanimous opposition from Democrats.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, of over 60 million tax returns filed by March 2026, 3.5 million taxpayers claimed the tip deduction, reducing their tax burden by an average of $1,300.
Trump's Ongoing Connection with McDonald's
This recent event is not the first time Trump has created a public moment involving McDonald's. Back in October 2024, during the presidential campaign, Trump worked a shift frying fries and serving at a drive-thru in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, to mock Kamala Harris's claims of having worked there in her youth. Trump quipped then, "I've now worked 15 minutes longer at McDonald's than Kamala."
In November 2025, after being re-elected, he attended the McDonald's Impact Summit in Washington, declaring, "I've gone from frying fries at McDonald's to being President of the United States."
Trump's long-standing relationship with the chain is well-documented, with his usual order including two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a shake. In 2019, he famously served McDonald's to champion college athletes at the White House.
Understanding the "No Tax on Tips" Provision
What is the "No Tax on Tips" provision?
The "No Tax on Tips" provision allows workers in tipping professions to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal taxable income. This deduction is valid for the fiscal years 2025 to 2028.
How did the "One Big Beautiful Bill" pass in Congress?
The bill passed narrowly in the Senate with a 51-50 vote, aided by Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote, and in the House with a 218-214 vote, facing unanimous opposition from Democrats.