Sage Blair and Mother Michele to Attend State of the Union After Case Was Highlighted by Trump
Appomattox mother Michele and her daughter sage blair have been invited to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union speech in Washington, D. C. The invitation follows President Donald Trump pointing to their case during the address, bringing local legal claims about school handling of a gender transition into national focus.
Sage Blair: Family Case Cited from the House Chamber
During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump pointed to the case of Sage Blair, whose family says the school concealed her gender transition. The presidential mention placed the family’s dispute over school actions squarely in a national policy debate about how schools manage gender identity issues.
Michele Blair: 2023 Lawsuit Against Appomattox County Schools Officials
In 2023, Michele filed a lawsuit naming multiple Appomattox County Schools officials, alleging they concealed information about Sage’s gender identity and episodes of bullying. The complaint asserts that those actions contributed to Sage’s decision to run away—an allegation that underpins the family’s legal case and public statements.
Appomattox, Va.: Local Family Draws National Attention
The Blairs, Appomattox locals, will travel to Washington, D. C., as guests for the address. The invitation marks a shift from a local court filing to a matter raised on the national stage, with the family’s claims now part of the broader conversation taking place in the capital this week.
Child & Parental Rights Campaign: Representation and Statement
Vernadette Broyles, who represents Michele through the Child & Parental Rights Campaign, issued a press release framing the State of the Union invitation as significant. Broyles wrote that the invitation "highlights the national conversation on putting parental involvement and child safety first, " tying the appearance to the organization’s emphasis on parental rights and safety concerns.
Allegations of Harm: Runaway, Kidnapping and Trafficking
Michele has said that after Sage ran away, she was kidnapped, raped and sex-trafficked across state lines. Those allegations are central to the family’s public account of harm and to the claims outlined in the 2023 lawsuit against multiple school officials.
The cause-and-effect sequence the family presents is direct: they contend that school concealment of gender identity and instances of bullying led Sage to flee, and that her disappearance exposed her to abduction and serious sexual crimes across state lines. What makes this notable is the speed with which a local lawsuit moved into a national spotlight, amplified by a presidential mention during a high-profile address.
The invitation for Michele and sage blair to attend the State of the Union both acknowledges that spotlight and ensures their case will be seen by policymakers and a national audience. Unclear in the provided context are further legal developments, the current status of the lawsuit, and any responses from Appomattox County Schools officials about the family’s allegations.
