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Trump's State of the Union Spotlights Policy Guests

Published 24 February 2026

President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night in the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the theme "America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected." The speech, as prepared for delivery, will emphasize the administration's economic achievements and policy successes, with special guests invited by the president and first lady to underscore key priorities.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the president's guests as "extraordinary" individuals who represent patriotic Americans benefiting from recent policies. Among them is Megan Hemhauser, a Pennsylvania waitress and homeschooling mother of two, who attended a Trump event in December to praise the No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime measures, signed into law in July as part of broader legislation. "The No Tax on Tips is incredible. No Tax on Overtime is incredible for my husband, and it all comes back to our family. It saves us," Hemhauser said at the time. Leavitt noted that the Hemhausers expect a tax refund exceeding $5,000 this season.

Other invitees include members of the U.S. military and a young woman who has saved $3,500 on infertility medication through TrumpRx, a program...

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