Some of the most notable guests at Trump's 2026 State of the Union: photos

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Prominent figures from across the media, business and political landscapes showed up as guests to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. Notable attendees included Erika Kirk , the widowed wife of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, David Ellison, the media mogul and CEO of Paramount, and Kevin O’Leary, the Shark Tank media personality and businessman. Several of the more notable attendees were highlighted by Trump during his address. Kirk received a mention from the president as he condemned political violence of all kinds in his address. 5 TIMES DEMOCRATS DISRUPTED TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS "We must all come together to reaffirm that America is one nation under God, and we must totally reject political violence of any kind," Trump said. Charlie Kirk, who was just 31-years-old at the time of his death, was killed by a gunman on Sept. 10, 2025, while conducting a political debate event at Utah Valley University. The U.S. men’s hockey team also made an appearance on Tuesday, receiving praise from Trump fresh off their gold medal victory in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. TRUMP SHAMES DEMOCRATS IN VIRAL STATE OF THE UNION CHALLENGE ON MIGRANT CRIME: ‘FIRST DUTY’ "Congratulations to team U.S.A.," Trump said as the players streamed into the chamber during the address. Trump also highlighted guests brought by others, like First Lady Melania Trump. She invited 10-year-old Everest Nevraumont, a youth advocate for education through artificial intelligence. "I challenge keeping America’s next generation positioned to succeed and strongly succeed in the future," Trump said. Trump also used guests like Enrique Márquez, a former political prisoner of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, to remind audiences of his international achievements under his second administration. In early 2026, the U.S. stormed Venezuela's capitol city and captured Maduro, giving Trump newfound leverage in negotiations over the country's future. "We're working…