Politics & Government

Mattress Mack To Attend Tonight's State Of The Union Address

Jim McIngvale will be in attendance along with the founder of the Cajun Navy, both important figures in recovery of Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, TX — One of the more popular, adored and eclectic figures in Houston will have a seat on one grand stage tonight. Jim McIngvale, a.k.a. Mattress Mack, will be in attendance for President Donald Trump's first State of the Union speech, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. McIngvale will be the guest of Representative Kevin Brady, according to Brady's Facebook page.

"Today, President Donald J. Trump will deliver his first State of the Union Speech. I am so excited to announce that my guest to this historic event is Jim Mcingvale "Mattress Mac", successful businessman, founder of Gallery Furniture and world-class philanthropist who embodies the American Dream!," read the post.


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Cajun Navy 2016 founder Jon Bridgers said he'd also been invited by Trump to represent Louisiana. As Houstonians know, the Cajun Navy played a pivotal role in helping Houston residents during water rescues in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.


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