In a statement hours before the speech, Thompson said he was selected by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Thompson represents the 4th Congressional District, which includes all of Napa County and Lake County, along with portions of Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.
"Tonight, I hope to hear real answers and accountability from the President," the lawmaker said.
"None of these actions are lowering grocery prices, rent, or the cost of living for hardworking Americans," he said.
The designated survivor is an informal name of a person in the line of succession who does not attend the joint session of Congress so that there is a leader that could step up if a catastrophic event took place. The practice has reportedly dated back to the Cold War.
The Trump administration has not revealed who would be the designated survivor for the president as of Tuesday afternoon.
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