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This combination of photos shows President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris, left, during three State of the Union addresses. Pictured at right in each photo are House Speakers Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on March 1, 2022, Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Feb. 7, 2023, and Mike Johnson, R-La., on March 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

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.

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