First lady Melania Trump will bring guests to the State of the Union address representing her foster care and responsible AI platforms while President Donald Trump has invited his own set of guests reflecting his priorities – a break from precedent. Sierra Burns, a young woman who grew up in foster care and became an advocate after receiving a voucher from a Melania Trump program, is one of the first lady’s guests. Burns is pursuing a master’s degree in advocacy and social policy at Furman University in South Carolina and has helped to develop training resources for foster care caseworkers, according to the first lady’s office. Everest Nevraumont, a 10-year-old advocate for AI education, will also be Melania Trump’s guest, the first lady’s office said. Melania Trump has spent most of her time away from Washington as her husband has physically demolished the East Wing, a space associated for decades with first ladies.

Source: CNN February 24, 2026 17:22 UTC