Senator Rick Scott has announced that entrepreneur and television personality Kevin O’Leary will be his guest for President Trump’s State of the Union address next Tuesday.
Kevin O’Leary is known for his roles on “Shark Tank,” “Dragons’ Den,” and “The Lang & O’Leary Exchange.” He co-founded SoftKey Software Products, which later became The Learning Company and was sold to Mattel for $3.7 billion. O’Leary leads O’Leary Ventures and O’Shares Investments, maintaining a portfolio in finance, technology, and consumer products. He is also an author of the Cold Hard Truth book series and appears regularly as a business commentator.
O’Leary testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging in April 2025 at Senator Scott’s request to discuss concerns regarding China’s influence over American investors and potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to retirees.
Scott commented, “I am pleased to welcome my friend, Kevin O’Leary, as my guest to the State of the Union. Kevin is a fellow Floridian, a successful entrepreneur, and has long been a voice for economic growth in America. Kevin understands what the American Dream means and like me, has lived his dream building businesses and creating jobs. As I fight every day to protect and preserve the American Dream for every family in Florida and across our great nation, I am proud to know that friends like Kevin are working hard in the private sector to create jobs, expand opportunities, and support the hardworking entrepreneurs that power America forward toward a stronger future.”
O’Leary stated, “Senator Rick Scott and I share a strong commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses – the true backbone of the American economy. We believe the American Dream is our nation’s greatest export, and it begins with the strength and opportunity reflected in the State of the Union. I am honored to attend the address as the senator’s guest and look forward to the important conversations ahead.”
Senator Scott serves as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging during this Congress term while also holding seats on several other committees such as Budget; Armed Services; Homeland Security; Governmental Affairs; and Foreign Relations according to his official website. Representing Florida since January 2019 after being sworn into office,Scott operates district offices throughout various cities including Naples, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola.He frequently shares updates about legislative initiatives relevant both nationally and within Florida.Before entering politics, Scott served in the U.S. Navy then went on to co-found a healthcare company.
