This Was the Designated Survivor During the 2026 State of the Union

This was the designated survivor during the 2026 State of the Union

The designated survivor stays behind in case of an attack or unforeseen event.

This Georgia politician was State of the Union's designated survivor

Doug Collins, a politician from Georgia and the U.S. Cabinet VA Secretary served as the designated survivor for the State of the Union.

Veterans Affairs secretary was designated survivor for State of the Union

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins served as designated survivor during President Trump's State of the Union address, a security precaution to preserve government continuity.

Georgia’s Doug Collins designated survivor — again — for Trump speech

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, the former Georgia congressman, appears to again be the "designated survivor" for the president's joint address.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins Selected as Designated Survivor

Veterans Affairs Sec. Doug Collins will serve as the designated survivor during Tuesday night’s State of the Union, making him the first Cabinet official selected for two consecutive presidential addresses to Congress after previously holding the role during a March 2025 joint address.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins tapped as designated survivor for State of the Union

The sole member of President Trump's Cabinet who stayed behind during the annual State of the Union speech Tuesday evening was Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.