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Diplomacy & Power April 19, 2026 200 stories in this edition

‘A little tacky’: Trump reviews his own McDonald’s moment

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‘A little tacky’: Trump reviews his own McDonald’s moment

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A staged Oval Office McDonald's delivery to celebrate a tax policy has drawn criticism, with President Trump himself calling the event "tacky." The DoorDash driver, Sharon Simmons, who previously advocated for the policy, was highlighted for alleged savings. DoorDash clarified it was a planned event, not a genuine delivery, defending Simmons' participation.

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A staged Oval Office McDonald's delivery to celebrate a tax policy has drawn criticism, with President Trump himself calling the event "tacky." The DoorDash driver, Sharon Simmons, who previously advocated for the policy...

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