Trump Receives McDonald's Delivery to Oval Office, Promotes 'No Tax on Tips'

President touts tax law change that allows certain workers to deduct tips from federal income taxes.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:50pm

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A quiet, cinematic painting of a solitary McDonald's delivery bag bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, set against the backdrop of the Oval Office. The painting captures the political theater and nostalgia surrounding Trump's promotion of the 'no tax on tips' policy.A McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office underscores the political theater around Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy, which aims to appeal to working-class voters but faces criticism for primarily benefiting business owners.Washington Today

President Trump received a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office on Monday to promote his 'no tax on tips' law. He received two bags of McDonald's from a DoorDash delivery person and touted the tax provision that allows certain workers to deduct 'qualified tips' from their federal income taxes from 2025 through 2028.

Why it matters

The 'no tax on tips' provision was included in the Republicans' massive tax and spending law signed last summer, impacting federal income taxes for people working in jobs that traditionally receive tips, from bartenders to golf caddies. This move by Trump highlights his continued focus on tax policy as a key part of his 2024 campaign platform.

The details

After Trump touted plans to eliminate taxes on tips along the 2024 campaign trail, Republicans included the provision in their tax law. It allows certain workers to deduct certain amounts of 'qualified tips' per year from 2025 through 2028. During the Oval Office delivery, Trump praised the 'great big beautiful tax cut bill' and said it resulted in a $11,000 refund for the DoorDash delivery person.

  • On Monday, April 13, 2026, Trump received the McDonald's delivery in the Oval Office.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who received the McDonald's delivery in the Oval Office to promote the 'no tax on tips' law.

Sharon Simmons

The DoorDash delivery person who delivered the McDonald's order to the Oval Office and was questioned by Trump about tips and other topics.

Max Rettig

The Global Head of Public Policy at DoorDash, who issued a statement praising the 'no tax on tips' policy and its impact on DoorDash workers.

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What they’re saying

“The reason for this is the fact that I heard you picked up an extra $11,000 ... because the tax bill was so big, the refund was the biggest you've ever had.”

— Donald Trump, President

“With No Tax on Tips, Dashers across the U.S. saved hundreds of millions of dollars last year. DoorDash is proud to advocate on behalf of Dashers like Sharon and push for policies like No Tax on Tips because they deliver real impact to so many hardworking people and their families.”

— Max Rettig, Global Head of Public Policy, DoorDash

What’s next

Trump is expected to continue touting the 'no tax on tips' policy as a key part of his 2024 presidential campaign platform.

The takeaway

This event highlights Trump's continued focus on tax policy as a central part of his political agenda, as he seeks to appeal to workers in service industry jobs that traditionally rely on tips. The 'no tax on tips' provision is seen as a way to court these voters ahead of the 2024 election.