Who sits behind the president? For Biden, it’s a new face every year
During the State of the Union address, the House speaker and vice president sit behind the president
By AP News
Published - Mar 08, 2024, 01:13 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 08, 2024, 01:13 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — During the State of the Union address, the House speaker and vice president sit behind the president. But there has been a new speaker every year under President Joe Biden. Former leader Nancy Pelosi lost the spot when Republicans secured a narrow lead in the chamber in during the 2022 midterm elections.