The Republican Party's response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday night received mixed reviews, particularly regarding the delivery of the rebuttal speech by freshman Senator Katie Britt of Alabama.

Speaking from her kitchen table in a pre-recorded message, Britt delivered a pointed critique of the President's leadership style, describing Biden as a "dithering and diminished leader" unfit for command.

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Her remarks

She denounced his handling of the border crisis, accusing him of exacerbating the situation by "inviting" illegal immigration.

While many of Britt's remarks aligned with Republican talking points, her delivery style drew widespread attention and criticism within the GOP.

Some questioned why she was selected for such a significant rebuttal task, noting her unorthodox tone, which combined elements of a stage whisper and an impassioned plea.

Her Riley story

In her speech, Britt recounted the tragic story of Laken Riley, a Georgia college student killed by an illegal immigrant, placing blame on Biden for the crime.

She also highlighted the plight of a woman who was sex trafficked by cartels, delivering her remarks with a wavering voice reminiscent of a concerned parent addressing a wayward child.

Instead of evoking political fire and brimstone, Britt's slow and incredulous delivery left many Republicans puzzled and disappointed.

Some likened her presentation to that of a cooking show host, expressing confusion and frustration over the disconnect between the gravity of the issues discussed and the subdued delivery.

Some Republican disagree

Critics within the Republican Party voiced their discontent, with some describing the response as a "disaster" and expressing bewilderment over the decision to place Britt in a kitchen setting for such an important speech.

Despite Britt's rising star status within the GOP and speculation about her potential as a vice-presidential candidate, her performance drew sharp rebuke from allies of former President Donald Trump.

While Britt's rebuttal speech was intended to boost her national profile and appeal to younger audiences, especially women, it instead received widespread criticism and may have jeopardized her future political prospects.

Despite the honor of being chosen for the task by outgoing Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, Britt's performance fell short of expectations to some and may have  and left many questioning her suitability for higher office as Trump narrows his choices for a running mate in the general election against Biden.