- President Donald Trump tipped a DoorDash driver KSh 13,000 after a meal delivery to the Oval Office from one of his favourite fast food places, McDonald’s
- Driver Sharon Simmons discussed tax policy on tips amidst a light-hearted Oval Office encounter, and later made her stand known
- Trump invited Simmons to the UFC event for his upcoming birthday celebration, and she asked to bring her husband along for the huge event
Washington, USA: A woman who had gone to deliver a McDonald’s meal to President Donald Trump at the Oval Office has gone home with KSh 13,000 thanks to a generous tip from the president.
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AP reports that Trump ordered two bags of McDonald’s delivered to the Oval Office on Monday, and a female DoorDash driver undertook the task and once done, he tipped her KSh 13,000. The latter is seen as a move targeted towards promoting a tax policy he says has meant big rebates for Americans who earn gratuities.
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Elderly Sharon Simmons who was dressed in a “DoorDash Grandma” T-shirt, walked up to the exterior door of the Oval Office and knocked;Trump popped out and said, “Hello. Nice to see you,” before proclaiming, “Look at this! This doesn’t look staged, does it?”
The Trump-backed tax and spend package that was approved last summer allows Americans to temporarily deduct some federal taxes from income that workers earn on tips. It lets certain workers deduct up to $25,000, but phases out for those with higher incomes.
For many years, McDonald’s has been a longtime favourite of the president — and fare he’s used to political ends before. Simmons narrated how the tax changes helped reduce the amount of income coming her way. Simmons subsequently told reporters she had earned more than $11,000 in tips a year.
Trump then asked, “Would you like to do a little news conference with me?”
She stood awkwardly beside him as he fielded questions about his threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and refusal to apologise to Pope Leo.
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How did Simmons react to the tip?
“I think you voted for me. Do you think?” asked Trump.
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To which she responded, Um, maybe.”
Undaunted, Trump continued: “I heard you’re a great supporter. We appreciate it.”
When a reporter later asked if the White House was a good tipper, Simmons hesitated: “Um … potentially.”
Before giving the tip, a reporter had asked the woman if the White House was a good tipper, and she responded ‘potentially’. That’s how Trump got in his pocket and fished for KSh 13000 ($100), and Simon changed her tune to ‘The White House is a very good tippers.’
Trump also invited Simmons and her husband to a UFC bout that he’s helping to stage on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday in June.
Simmons reiterated that there should be no tax on tips.
The White House later said that Trump personally delivered the food — consisting of cheeseburgers and fries — to West Wing staff.
Suh African woman celebrated for genrous tip
Meanwhile, a South African woman was celebrated on social media for tipping a waitress more than 100% which is not common.
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Juli Hulme said she gave a tip after getting good service, and she thought a tip could go a long way in helping the waitress.
Social media users took to the comments section to share their reactions to the kind act.
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