@CNN: Every year, the White House appoints one member of the Cabinet to remain outside the House chamber during the State of the Union in case disaster strikes.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry is this year’s designated survivor. #SOTU https://t.co/Qch75giyTY https://t.co/TvGa6o8EJ6

Every year, the White House appoints one member of the Cabinet to remain outside the House chamber during the State of the Union in case disaster strikes.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry is this year's designated survivor. #SOTU https://t.co/Qch75giyTY pic.twitter.com/TvGa6o8EJ6

— CNN (@CNN) February 6, 2019