Sex Trafficking Survivor Says Sen. Britt's SOTU Story Was Bogus
Sex trafficking survivor criticizes Sen. Katie Britt for inaccurately using her story for political gain.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A sex trafficking survivor criticized Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) for inaccurately using her story in a response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to criticize his border policies. Karla Jacinto Romero, the survivor in question, stated that Britt did not seek her permission to use her story and misrepresented key details. Romero clarified that she was trafficked by a pimp in Mexico, not by drug cartels, and it all occurred between 2004-08, not in the U.S. as implied. She expressed frustration at her story being used for political gain and called for more empathy from politicians towards human trafficking victims. Britt defended her actions, emphasizing the importance of shedding light on human trafficking and advocating for victims’ rights.