Widow Of Capital Gazette Shooting Victim John McNamara Invited To State Of The Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ/CBS) -- Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen invited a special guest to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Anti-gun violence activist Andrea Chamblee, the widow of John McNamara, one of the five Capital Gazette journalists killed in the 2018 shooting, will be democrat Van Hollen's guest.
McNamara was one of the five Capital Gazette staffers who were fatally wounded during a shooting. Wendi Winters, Rebecca Smith, Rob Hiaasen, Gerald Fischman were also killed in the June 28 shooting.
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Any mention of Mr. Trump's impeachment during the speech "is not currently planned," a senior White House adviser involved in planning the address told CBS News.
McNamara was one of the five Capital Gazette staffers who were fatally wounded during a shooting.
Other Marylanders were also invited to the president's address.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) also invited Thurmont, Maryland, Mayor John Kinnaird.
Watch the State of the Union live here.
