Sharon Simmons
Coverage of Sharon Simmons in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s ‘DoorDash grandma’ had previously lobbied for the president, setting off controversy
Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash delivery driver who delivered food to Trump at the White House, previously lobbied for the 'no tax on tips' policy in 2025. Her testimony in Congress about her financial struggles and husband's cancer treatment sparked controversy over the authenticity of her encounter with Trump.
- 'DoorDash Grandma' slams paid actor rumors after delivering to President Trump at the White House
Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash driver and grandmother, denied being a paid actor after delivering food to President Trump at the White House. She highlighted the impact of the 'no tax on tips' policy on gig workers' earnings.
- Trump’s McDonald’s order comes with cash surprise for ‘DoorDash Grandma’ outside White House
President Donald Trump interacted with DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons at the White House, promoting his 'no tax on tips' policy and surprising her with a $100 cash tip. The event highlighted efforts to reduce taxes on gratuities for gig workers, with DoorDash advocating for the policy's benefits.
- Trump’s McDonald’s order comes with cash surprise for ‘DoorDash Grandma’ outside White House
President Donald Trump met with DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons at the White House to promote his 'no tax on tips' policy, surprising her with a $100 cash tip. The policy aims to allow tip earners to deduct up to $25,000 in taxable income from 2025-2028 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- DoorDasher delivers to White House, joins Trump in talking to press
DoorDash delivery worker Sharon Simmons was invited by President Trump to discuss his 'no tax on tips' policy during a press interaction. The event occurred as DoorDash provided delivery services to the White House.