State of the Union 2026

Trump, First Lady Invite Special Guests for State of the Union

The guests represent the president’s America First agenda and First Lady Melania Trump’s advocacy for foster youth and education opportunities.
Trump, First Lady Invite Special Guests for State of the Union
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026. Al Drago/Getty Images
Travis Gillmore
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WASHINGTON—First Lady Melania Trump announced special guests—two students who benefited from her Be Best Fostering the Future initiative—she invited to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24.

The president also invited Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, and will call on Americans to reject political violence, according to an X post from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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