In her Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama launched a scathing critique of the president, describing him as a “dithering and diminished leader” and warning of a bleak future under his presidency.
Sitting at her kitchen table, Britt, the youngest woman in the Senate, painted a grim picture of America, saying that “the country we know and love seems to be slipping away.”
Britt, who was elected to the Senate in 2022 with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, appealed directly to fellow mothers, whom she believed are likely “disgusted” with Washington.
She promised to come to Washington as a “momma on a mission” and has become an influential figure in the GOP conference, advising Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and drawing on her experience as a former aide on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
This is the third consecutive year that Republicans have chosen a woman to deliver the rebuttal, with Britt’s remarks echoing the dark vision for the future under Biden and the Democrats laid out by previous speakers, including Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Britt criticized Biden’s handling of various issues, including his foreign policy, particularly his withdrawal from Afghanistan and talk of a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. She also criticized his approach to immigration, calling it a “disgrace” that has led to higher numbers of border crossings during his presidency.
Despite not directly mentioning Trump in her speech, Britt endorsed him for the Republican presidential nomination in December.
She emphasized the need for strong leadership, saying that “the free world deserves better” and that America needs leaders who recognize the importance of secure borders, stable prices, safe streets, and a strong defense.
Britt also touched on the issue of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which has been a hot topic in Alabama following a state Supreme Court ruling that froze embryos can be considered children under state law.
She expressed support for IVF services, echoing Trump’s endorsement of the practice and calling for policies that help “loving moms and dads bring precious life into this world.”
Britt emphasized that America is at a crossroads and that the Republican Party is fighting for the choice that she believes children deserve.
