Here’s Who the Biden White House Invited and Who Will Attend the 2024 SOTU Address

The guests ‘personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech,’ or ‘embody the administration’s policies,’ according to the White House.

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with his Competition Council in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 5, 2024. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

First Lady Jill Biden is set to host 20 guests at the annual State of the Union Address on Thursday night, each of whom is meant to personify themes central to President Joe Biden’s address.

“Each of these individuals were invited by the White House because they personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech, or they embody the Biden-Harris Administration’s policies at work for the American people,” the White House said on Thursday.