State of the Union Address 2023: See Photos Of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris & More

By Kmaupdates / Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 9:28

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State Of The Union 2023

State Of The Union 2023 — Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with members of Congress as she arrives for the State of the Union.

President Joe Biden gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 7. The president gave his speech to the joint session of Congress afte the 2022 midterm elections, which saw Republicans taking control of the House of Representatives, while Democrats held onto control of the Senate. In addition to the members of Congress, cabinet, and Supreme Court justices, First Lady JIll Biden also invited many guests, including Tyre Nichols’ parents, Brandon Tsay, Bono, Paul Pelosi, and many more.

The speech comes after a major year, besides the midterm elections. There were many instances that Americans were concerned, including after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, threatening abortion rights. There were also major accomplishments, like Congress passing the Respect for Marriage Act.

Scroll through our gallery to see photos from the 2023 State of the Union.

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Kamala Harris & Kevin McCarthy

Kamala Harris & Kevin McCarthy — Vice President Kamala Harris talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy before Biden arrives. The VP rocked a deep red outfit, while McCarthy went for a classic blue suit.

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Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi greeted members of Congress on the House floor. The California Representative rocked a pink suit for the occasion.

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Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene & James Comer On The House Floor

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene & James Comer On The House Floor — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sported an all-white outfit while awaiting Biden’s arrival. She was seen speaking to fellow Republican Rep. James Comer.

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2023 State Of The Union

2023 State Of The Union — Members of Congress await the 2023 State of the Union. They were seen speaking with each other in the House chamber before the speech.

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Joe & Jill Biden Leave The White HOuse

Joe & Jill Biden Leave The White HOuse — President Joe Biden & First Lady Joe Biden leave the White House for the State of the Union. The couple looked prepared for a historic night.

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First Lady Jill Biden

First Lady Jill Biden — First lady Jill Biden stands among her guests as she arrives for the 2023 State of the Union. She looked gorgeous in a shiny purple dress.

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Jill Biden

Jill Biden — First Lady Jill Biden smiles as she shakes hands with guests at the State of the UNion. She shook hands with figures like Bono and Paul Pelosi as she arrived to the viewing box.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson — Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson smiles as she arrives for her first State of the Union. She was sworn in as a justice in June.

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Paul Pelosi

Paul Pelosi — Paul Pelosi sits alone in the viewing box before the State of the Union address. The evening came a few months after he was the victim of a home invasion attack.

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Joe Biden Arrives

Joe Biden Arrives — President Joe Biden is greeted by applause from Congress as he arrives for the State of the Union. Members of Congress stood as he arrived and prepared to give his speech.

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President Biden Delivers State of the Union, Washington, d.c., United States – 07 Feb 2023

President Biden Delivers State of the Union, Washington, d.c., United States – 07 Feb 2023 — Tyre Nichols’ parents Rodney and RowVaughn Wells, Brandon Tsay, Bono, Paul Pelosi and Ukraine Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova sit in the viewing box for the State of the Union. They were some of the people that were invited by the first lady.

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Joe Biden

Joe Biden — President Joe Biden speaks at the 2023 State of the Union. He sported a blue suit for the occasion.

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