CNN issued a correction to its reporting on Sen. Katie Britt's State of the Union rebuttal involving a sex trafficking victim's story. The media campaign against Britt has been criticized by Republicans and she has been praised for speaking out on issues related to human trafficking and border crisis.
Key Points
CNN corrected its reporting on Sen. Katie Britt's State of the Union rebuttal
Sen. Britt's focus on human trafficking and border crisis has drawn attention
Republicans have criticized the media's campaign against Sen. Britt
Pros
Sen. Katie Britt's efforts to highlight the issue of human trafficking and the border crisis have been recognized
Republicans have rallied around Sen. Britt, accusing the media of a smear campaign
Cons
CNN was forced to issue a correction to its reporting on Sen. Britt's rebuttal
There has been controversy surrounding the portrayal of Sen. Britt's interaction with a sex trafficking victim