Washington — In a televised second Monday, President Trump welcomed DoorDash supply driver Sharon Simmons to the White House and so they each spoke to the media as she dropped off a meals order from McDonald’s.
The president invited Simmons to speak to the press about tax breaks on tips, but additionally put her on the spot with questions on whom she voted for and whether or not she thinks “men should play in women’s sports.”
Simmons, who informed reporters she’d by no means delivered to the White House earlier than, mentioned the “no tax on tips” coverage has helped her financially at a time when her husband is combating most cancers. Simmons mentioned the “no tax on tips” coverage, which permits staff to maintain extra of their ideas, netted her $11,000 greater than she would have earned in any other case. Simmons agreed with the president that the tax profit is “very special.”
“Well you’re really nice. Would you like to do a little news conference with me with these people?” he requested Simmons.
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“It’s such an honor to meet you,” Mr. Trump informed her. “And I think you voted for me, do you think?”
“Um, maybe,” Simmons mentioned, laughing.
“I heard you’re a great supporter, we appreciate it,” the president mentioned.
After reporters lobbed various inquiries to the president about Iran, the pope, and an AI-generated image he’d posted which appeared to depict him as Jesus, a reporter requested Simmons if the White House ideas nicely.
“Um,” she smiled, “potentially.”
“Great,” Mr. Trump responded, handing her money.
“Yes, very,” Simmons added.
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At one level the president requested Simmons if she believes that “men should play in women’s sports,” after criticizing Democratic insurance policies.
“I really don’t have an opinion on that,” Simmons responded.
“You don’t? I’ll bet you do,” the president mentioned.
“No, no. I’m here about no tax on tips,” she replied diplomatically.
Simmons, a full-time dasher from Arkansas, has accomplished greater than 14,000 deliveries, based on DoorDash. She is a grandmother of 10.
“It was an incredible honor to represent Dashers from all over the country at the White House today,” Simmons mentioned in a press release launched by DoorDash. “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 White House official mentioned the meals supply was given by the president to West Wing employees, “who greatly enjoyed the cheeseburgers and fries.”
