This Tax Week, cabinet members like Administrator Kelly Loeffler of the U.S. Small Business Administration have been in full-court press to spotlight President Donald Trump's and Congress' "Working Families Tax Cut," which was part of the One Big Beautiful Law (OBBL). However, one DoorDash driver, who had the good fortune to deliver the president's McDonald's order direct to the Oval Office, did more to illustrate the real-world impact of these policies than any political speech.
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It was "DoorDash Grandma" Sharon Simmons' first-ever delivery to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and she made the most of the visit.
Sharon Simmons, a Dasher from Arkansas, marked her order complete at the doors of the Oval Office on the South Lawn of the White House—an unconventional drop-off to commemorate the first anniversary of the No Tax on Tips policy.
For Sharon, the moment was personal. A grandmother of ten, she started dashing in 2022 to earn income while keeping control of her schedule. Since then, she’s completed more than 14,000 deliveries, and like millions of Dashers, is now keeping more of what she earns in tips. Since No Tax on Tips was enacted, we estimate Dashers have saved hundreds of millions of dollars.
Simmons was greeted by President Trump as she delivered the order to the outer doors of the Oval Office, and they talked a bit about why she wanted to make this particular delivery. Simmons told the president that because of the simplified tax reporting, she had "saved over $11,000 by not having to claim. It was very surprising," Simmons said.
President Trump responded, "We should call it the 'Great Big Beautiful Tax Cut Bill!'"
Trump asked her if she'd be willing to do an impromptu presser, and she agreed.
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WATCH IN FULL: @POTUS receives a @DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office.
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"I have your @DoorDash order for you, Mr. President!" pic.twitter.com/lwFHbHmYVk
Simmons then let the president know just how much the No Tax on Tips policy had made a difference for her and her family.
"I want to thank you for the No Tax on Tips," she said. "It has helped my family out immensely, and I definitely appreciate it."
Simmons mentioned that her husband had written a book, and Trump let them get a plug in. How cool is that?
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.@DoorDash driver to @POTUS: "I want to thank you for the No Tax on Tips. It has helped my family out immensely, and I definitely appreciate it." ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jjs3Fbmnel
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 13, 2026
Simmons told the DoorDash company:
“It was an incredible honor to represent Dashers from all over the country at the White House today. Thanks to DoorDash, I have been able to provide for my family while keeping the schedule that works best for me, something I never thought would be possible. Now No Tax on Tips has taken things to the next level, letting me keep more of the tips I earn and deserve. Today is a celebration of the advocacy of thousands of Dashers from around the country who fought to ensure we were included in this policy.”
A year later, the difference that the OBBL with its Working Families Tax Cut is making in the lives of everyday citizens is now coming to the forefront. This marketing coup by the Trump administration and DoorDash is sure to reap dividends, and there will be many more stories like Sharon Simmons' to glean from.
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