Who Is Katie Britt? Meet The Rising Republican That Delivered The Fiery SOTU Rebuttal

Britt, a rising star in the GOP and a newcomer to elected office, was chosen to deliver the party's response, a decision that was widely applauded, even by some Democrats.

Britt, 42, began her remarks by alluding to Biden's lengthy political career, stating, "The country we know and love seems to be slipping away, and it feels like the next generation will have fewer opportunities – and less freedoms – than we did. I worry my own children may not even get a shot at living their American Dreams."

She continued, "The American Dream has turned into a nightmare for so many families. The true, unvarnished State of our Union begins and ends with this: Our families are hurting. Our country can do better."

Britt then turned her attention to Biden's immigration policies, particularly his departure from the border policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump. "President Biden inherited the most secure border of all-time. But minutes after taking office, he suspended all deportations, halted construction of the border wall, and announced a plan to give amnesty to millions. We know that President Biden didn’t just create this border crisis. He invited it with 94 executive actions in his first 100 days," she said.

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She also highlighted the human cost of the border crisis, citing the tragic death of Georgia college student Laken Riley, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant. "President Biden’s border crisis is a disgrace. It’s despicable. And it’s almost entirely preventable," she said, referencing Riley. "President Biden finally said her name, but he refused to take responsibility for his own actions … but enough is enough."

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Britt argued that Biden's failures extended beyond the border, pointing to the economic struggles faced by many Americans. "Hardworking families are struggling to make ends meet today. And with soaring mortgage rates and sky-high childcare costs, they’re also struggling to plan for tomorrow. The American people are scraping by while the President proudly proclaims Bidenomics is working! Bless his heart. We know better," she said.

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She also criticized Democrats' crime policies and calls to defund the police, and accused Biden of diminishing America's standing in the world. "Where I’m from, your word is your bond. But for three years, this President has demonstrated that America’s word doesn’t mean what it used to. From abandoning allies in his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan … to desperately pushing another dangerous deal with Iran, President Biden has failed. We’ve become a nation in retreat. And the enemies of freedom see an opportunity," she said.

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In her closing remarks, Britt argued that the nation was at a crossroads, but expressed optimism about the future. "We all feel it. But here’s the good news: we people are still in the driver’s seat. We get to decide whether our future will grow brighter, or whether we settle for an America in decline," she said. "Well, I know which choice our children deserve – and I know the choice the Republican Party is fighting for."

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Britt, a native of Enterprise, Alabama, previously served as chief of staff to now-retired GOP Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, and later as president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama. She defeated then-Republican Rep. Mo Brooks in Alabama's Senate primary in 2022 before going on to win the general election that November.

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In December, Britt endorsed former President Donald Trump, writing in a Yellowhammer News op-ed that the "results of his strong leadership as the 45th President of the United States are clear for all to see" after living under the Biden administration's policies.