State of the Union 2026: Who are Sierra Burns & Everest Nevraumont? First Lady Melania Trump’s Special Guests

State of the Union 2026: First Lady Melania Trump is bringing two special guests who have benefited from her husband’s initiatives to the 2026 State of the Union address. The address is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. Eastern at the U.S. Capitol with Melania Trump and other members of the Trump family in attendance.

Who are Sierra Burns & Everest Nevraumont?

Sierra Burns, a 24 years old, was part of the Foster Youth to Independence program, launched in 2019 during the Trump administration and the initiative aims to support youth who age out of foster care in finding permanent housing and developing their independence. Currently, Burns is a foster youth advocate, emphasizing the value of education and job opportunities.

Everest Nevraumont, a 10 year old from Austin, Texas, is one of the best students at the Trump Alpha Schools. The school employs AI teachers to guide the students. Everest has won multiple History Bee championships, given talks at TEDx conferences and participated in various media productions, which showcase the educational value of the program.

First Lady Melania Trump's 'Special Guests' at SOTU Address

The First Lady has invited Sierra and Everest to highlight the winning stories behind the Trump administration programs. Sierra represents young adults entering independence after foster care while Everest represents the promising beginning of AI learning in Alpha Schools. Their presence indicates the administration’s focus on youth and education while other members of the Trump family are also likely to be present to support the First Lady as she introduces these programs to Congress and the nation.

What to Know About The State Of The Union Address

• The SOTU address is a cornerstone U.S. political tradition, first delivered by George Washington in 1790.
• It is delivered to a joint session of Congress to outline the president’s agenda and report on the country’s status.
• After the address, the opposition party gives a televised rebuttal. This year, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
• The speech is broadcast live across major TV networks and streaming platforms.

FAQ’s: SOTU 2026

1. Who are Sierra Burns and Everest Nevraumont?

Sierra Burns is a foster youth advocate from Trump’s Foster Youth to Independence program and Everest Nevraumont is a 10 year old student in Trump’s AI-driven Alpha Schools.

2. Why are they attending the SOTU address?

They were invited by Melania Trump to highlight the success of administration programs supporting youth and education.

3. When and where is the 2026 SOTU address?

The address is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

4. Who delivers the opposition response?

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic rebuttal after the president’s speech.

5. How can the public watch the SOTU address?

The speech is broadcast live on major TV networks and streaming platforms nationwide.