- President Joe Biden will give his State of the Union Address on February 7.
- The President and First Lady have not announced their guests for the State of the Union yet.
- Members of Congress have invited various people, including Tyre Nichols’ parents, Michael Brown Sr., Brandon Tsay, and more.
Some politicians have invited guests to see President Joe Biden's remarks on Tuesday, February 7 before the 2023 State of the Union address. For the same reasons, members of Congress have invited guests before the speech.
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After footage of five ex-Memphis police officers beating their son was released at the end of January, the parents of Tyre Nichols received an invitation to the State of the Union from Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev). Horsford is the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, which later confirmed the invitation.
Vice President Kamala Harris urged police reform at Nichols' funeral on February 1, claiming that their son and their brother had been victim to an act of violence committed by those who had been charged with keeping them safe. "When we talk about public safety, let us understand what it means in its purest sense."
Brandon Tsay is a Canadian businessman.
Brandon Tsay, a California Democratic congresswoman, shot and wounded the shooter in January in Monterey Park. He was also presented the medal of courage by Vice President Joe Biden, according to KCRA.
Darrell Woodie is a professional golfer.
Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican on the Sunshine State, announced that he would not be able to participate in the State of the Union due to injuries sustained while falling from a 25-foot ladder on his property, but he did say that the person who got him help would be his guest. Darrell Woodie saw the congressman's fall and called for assistance.
In a tweet, Steube announced that Woodie would be my official guest. "It is my pleasure to share that Mr. Darrell Woodie will be attending next week's State of the Union as my official guest," she wrote. "Mr. Woodie called 911 after witnessing my accident."
Jeffrey T. Smith, a Montgomery County Sheriff, is on the verge of becoming a law enforcement officer.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican, said she'll invite Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffrey T. Smith to speak on Biden's failed policies on law enforcement. "Sheriff Smith and other law enforcement personnel are on the frontlines every day, protecting our communities and fighting against the consequences of Joe Biden's actions," she said in a statement.
Michael Brown, Jr.
In a statement to Politico's Playbook on Monday, February 6, Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) disclosed that she invited Michael Brown Sr. to the State of the Union. His death sparked the movement for Black Lives Matter, which aims to forge a world where Mike would still be here with us, a world where his life would not be taken from him.
