WATCH: Trump speaks about 'no tax on tips' with a 'DoorDash grandma'
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A 'DoorDash grandma' delivered McDonald's to the Oval Office, initiating an interaction with President Trump.
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The interaction suggests a focus on issues relevant to gig economy workers like DoorDash drivers.
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Sharon Simmons, wearing a "DoorDash grandma" T-shirt, knocked on the Oval Office door at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. She carried two McDonald's delivery bags. The provided content offers no further details about the interaction or the article's title reference to "Trump speaks about 'no tax on tips.'"
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