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flag California Rep. Mike Thompson was the designated survivor at Trump's 2026 State of the Union, staying at a secure location to ensure government continuity.

flag As the designated survivor for President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, California Democrat Rep. Mike Thompson stayed at a safe, undisclosed location throughout the event to guarantee government continuity in the event of a catastrophic incident. flag Thompson, 75, was chosen by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and watched from a distance. flag He used the opportunity to criticize Trump's immigration policies, military operations, and growing family expenses. flag The White House and congressional leadership select their own designated survivors, and the position is customarily given to a senior congressional or cabinet official as part of a Cold War-era protocol. flag In the United States, the practice has never been implemented. flag past.

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