Senator Ted Budd | Senator Ted Budd Official photo
Senator Ted Budd | Senator Ted Budd Official photo
Washington, D.C. — Prior to the State of the Union Address, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) met with the family of Keith Siegel, a North Carolina native still being held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Keith’s sister Lucy and niece Hanna were guests of Senators Budd and Tillis and attended the speech.
In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his gratitude for hosting Lucy and Hanna Siegel at the State of the Union, acknowledging their strength in the face of adversity. He emphasized the importance of not forgetting about Americans held captive and reiterated the government's responsibility to bring them back home. Senator Budd affirmed his commitment to working tirelessly towards securing Keith Siegel's freedom, along with that of all Americans detained by Hamas terrorists.
The meeting between Senator Budd and Keith Siegel's family serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing plight of American hostages abroad and the relentless efforts being made to ensure their safe return.