U.S. Rick Scott will bring a personality from Shark Tank as his guest to the State of the Union address Tuesday.
Kevin O’Leary, an investor who held the center seat on the reality show since its debut on ABC, will attend the speech.
“Kevin is a fellow Floridian, a successful entrepreneur, and has long been a voice for economic growth in America. Kevin understands what the American Dream means and like me, has lived his dream building businesses and creating jobs,” Scott said.
“As I fight every day to protect and preserve the American Dream for every family in Florida and across our great nation, I am proud to know that friends like Kevin are working hard in the private sector to create jobs, expand opportunities, and support the hardworking entrepreneurs that power America forward toward a stronger future.”
O’Leary, also a conservative political leader in Canada who previously challenged former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has previously supported Scott’s political endeavors. He now lives in South Florida and spoke last year at one of the Rescuing the American Dream summits hosted by Scott’s political team in Washington.
“Senator Rick Scott and I share a strong commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses — the true backbone of the American economy,” O’Leary said.
“We believe the American Dream is our nation’s greatest export, and it begins with the strength and opportunity reflected in the State of the Union. I am honored to attend the address as the senator’s guest and look forward to the important conversations ahead.”
Trump will deliver his State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday at 9 p.m. It will mark the first State of the Union since the start of his second term, and will likely set the tone for Republican messaging leading into the 2026 Midterms.
