In an unexpected turn of events, former President Donald Trump astonished a DoorDash delivery driver outside the Oval Office at the White House by handing her a $100 cash tip after receiving a McDonald's order. The memorable moment was captured on video.
The driver, Sharon Simmons, affectionately known as the "DoorDash Grandma" on social media, hails from Arkansas and has completed over 14,000 deliveries since joining the service in 2022.
Journalist Nick Sortor documented the scene and shared it on the social platform X. In the video, someone inquires if the White House is generous with tips, prompting Simmons to hesitate before answering. Trump then interjects with a "Hold on!" as he hands over the $100 bill, leading Simmons to joyfully respond, "Oh, yes, very much!"
White House's Planned Encounter
This meeting was no coincidence. The White House orchestrated the event to commemorate the first anniversary of the "No Tax on Tips" policy, a component of the "Great and Beautiful Law" signed by Trump in July 2025.
Trump learned that thanks to this tax policy, Simmons received an additional $11,000, prompting her invitation to the White House.
Upon delivering the bags, Simmons remarked to the president, "I've got a DoorDash order for you, Mr. President. Not staged, right?"
Impact on Working Families
Simmons, a grandmother of ten with a husband undergoing cancer treatment, was highlighted by Trump during the event as an example of the law's benefit to working families.
The measure allows tipped workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their federal taxable income if they earn less than $160,000 annually. This deduction applies from 2025 to 2028, excluding payroll and state taxes.
Legislative Background and Economic Impact
The "Great and Beautiful Law" narrowly passed in the House of Representatives on June 5, 2025, with a 215-214 vote, and in the Senate on July 1 of the same year.
As of April 13, 2026, over 3.5 million filers have claimed the deduction, saving an average of $1,300 each.
DoorDash estimates that since the law's enactment, its drivers have collectively saved "hundreds of millions of dollars."
Trump's Campaign Promise Fulfilled
Eliminating taxes on tips was a cornerstone of Trump's campaign, announced on August 15, 2024, and became a pivotal part of his economic platform aimed at service industry workers.
In August 2025, Simmons testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, stating, "The no tax on tips policy literally allows me to see my family more often."
Understanding the "No Tax on Tips" Policy
What is the "No Tax on Tips" policy?
The "No Tax on Tips" policy allows tipped workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their federal taxable income, provided they earn less than $160,000 annually, applicable from 2025 to 2028.
How many people have benefited from the policy so far?
As of April 13, 2026, over 3.5 million tax filers have claimed this deduction, resulting in an average savings of $1,300 per person.
When was the "Great and Beautiful Law" enacted?
The law was passed by the House of Representatives on June 5, 2025, and by the Senate on July 1, 2025.