Katie Britt, a first-term Republican senator from Alabama, has been tapped by party leaders to deliver the GOP response to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night, March 7. At 42 years old, Sen. Britt holds the distinction of being the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama.
Raised in Enterprise, Alabama, she pursued her education at the University of Alabama and previously served under Sen. Richard Shelby prior to his retirement. Britt’s prominence surged following a contentious ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court regarding in vitro fertilization services (IVF). Britt is a staunch advocate for IVF accessibility while maintaining an anti-abortion stance.
President Joe Biden intends to address the IVF issue in his upcoming State of the Union speech, positioning Democrats as champions of reproductive freedom. In contrast, Britt’s GOP rebuttal is expected to underscore her unwavering support for IVF access and conservative principles.
Britt has been vocal about her critique of President Biden’s handling of the border crisis and has endorsed Donald Trump, highlighting his leadership in border enforcement and national security.
