"Katie Britt Faces Backlash Over Speech Addressing Trafficking Story"

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Sen. Katie Britt defended citing a sex trafficking victim's story to criticize President Biden's border policies during the Republican response to his State of the Union speech. The victim's abuse occurred in Mexico over 15 years ago, not in the U.S. as implied by Britt. Despite criticism, Britt maintains the accuracy of her story and claims she used it to highlight ongoing trafficking issues. Her response was satirized on "Saturday Night Live," with actress Scarlett Johansson mimicking her mannerisms and referencing the controversial anecdote.
Topics:top-news#border-policies#politics#republican-response#sen-katie-britt#sex-trafficking#state-of-the-union
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