During a recent appearance in Las Vegas, President Donald Trump acknowledged that his decision to have a DoorDash driver deliver McDonald’s to the White House was “a bit tacky.” The remark came as he sought to bolster his economic credentials at a roundtable event.
Trump referred to the delivery incident, humorously dubbed by some as the ‘DoorDash grandma’ moment, which occurred on Monday. This was part of the administration’s effort to promote their ‘No Tax on Tips’ initiative, a key policy point.
“Honestly, it was a little tacky,” Trump admitted to the Las Vegas audience. “Sometimes they come up with these wild ideas… and they’re a bit embarrassing,” he added, referencing the unconventional publicity stunt.
With the tax deadline approaching on Wednesday, the White House aimed to draw attention to various deductions available under Trump’s tax reforms, including the unexpected McDonald’s delivery as a promotional gimmick.
However, ongoing conflicts, such as the escalating tensions with Iran and Trump’s recent disagreements with the Pope, have overshadowed the administration’s attempts to focus on positive economic developments. The situation has been further complicated by rising fuel prices linked to the unrest with Iran.
But the war with Iran and Trump’s warring with the Pope this week have eclipsed the positive economic narrative, which has also been muddled by the high fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
As Trump departed the White House on Thursday, he was peppered with questions about Pope Leo, with the President saying he didn’t need to meet with the American pontiff and brushing off concerns he’s alienating Catholics in his own political base.
During the Vegas appearance, Trump would periodically give updates on the war.
President Donald Trump headlined a roundtable event touting ‘No Tax on Tips’ in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday afternoon, admitting to the crowd that having McDonald’s delivered to the White House on Monday was ‘tacky’
President Donald Trump (center) is photographed arriving at his ‘No Tax on Tips’ roundtable event in Las Vegas on Thursday. He first pitched the idea during the 2024 campaign to help win the swing state of Nevada, which he did
‘I will say the war in Iran is going along swimmingly. We can do whatever we want,’ he said.
Instead of calling it an all-out war, on Thursday, he chose to go with the ‘journey down to Iran.’
He said if the country wasn’t doing well economically, ‘I’d be sitting at home, watching television.’
Trump also called the current economic pain ‘fake inflation,’ and suggested it would remedy itself soon.
‘I think you’re going to be pleasantly surprised,’ he promised. ‘I think you’re going to be very impressed. And if you are, vote for the Republicans in the midterms.’
Republicans appear to be on shaky ground going into the midterms, as they try to hold onto their Congressional majorities in both houses.
Trump highlighted the economic goodies found in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ asking Americans to compare the GOP’s record with what the country had under former Democratic President Joe Biden.
‘I believe in rewarding you for the great work you’ve done, the great job you’ve done, and for having to suffer for four years of embarrassment,’ the President said, referencing Biden several times throughout the event.
Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer at a ‘No Tax on Tips’ event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday afternoon. The President is hitting Nevada and Arizona, two important swing states, during a two-day trip
Among the policies highlighted was the tax deductions on Social Security.
‘Seniors are loving me,’ Trump boasted. ‘Of course, I’m not a senior. I cater to the seniors, but I don’t happen to be a senior myself,’ the 79-year-old President added to laughs.
Trump’s Tax on Tips pledge was launched during the 2024 campaign, in part to win the swing state of Nevada, which he did over Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘This is the birthplace,’ Trump told the crowd at the top of his appearance, recalling how a waitress in Nevada gave him the idea.
In reality, it’s a tax break on tips, with filers allowed to go tax-free on the first $25,000 of tipped income.
The law goes from tax year 2025 until 2028, the final full year Trump will be in office.
