WASHINGTON, D.C. February 24, 2026 – The White House shared an emotional video compilation on X featuring honored guests expressing gratitude to the President and First Lady Melania Trump.
The official @WhiteHouse post, which has quickly gained traction, opens with the message: “Thank you, President Trump, for inviting us to the State of the Union.” 🇺🇸 The 81-second montage shows guests — many seated in the First Lady’s box during Tuesday night’s address — personally thanking the Trumps for the invitation and for shining a national spotlight on their inspiring stories.
First Lady Melania Trump’s guests reflect her signature initiatives
Among the standout invitees were:
– Sierra Burns , 24, of Greenville, South Carolina — a foster care success story who directly benefited from the Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Program. Burns has become a powerful advocate for extending support for young adults aging out of the system.
– Everest Nevraumont, an 11-year-old from Austin, Texas — a TEDx speaker, multiple-time history champion, and passionate advocate for artificial intelligence in education. Everest attends the AI-powered Alpha School and represents the next generation’s embrace of innovation.
Additional guests invited by President Trump included Erika Kirk, widow of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, as well as members of the gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and families impacted by key administration priorities.
The video underscores the Trump administration’s emphasis on putting real American faces and stories at the center of national policy discussions — from foster care reform and education technology to combating political violence and celebrating athletic excellence.
President Trump used Tuesday’s address to highlight his “Golden Age of America” agenda, touting economic achievements, border security, and opportunities for working families. The release of the guest thank-you video continues that human-centered approach.
A White House official noted the guests “embody the resilience and promise that define our nation.”
The full video is available on the official White House X account. As midterms approach, moments like these remind Americans of the personal impact behind the policies shaping the country’s future.
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