In a hilarious twist during this week's "Saturday Night Live" cold open, Scarlett Johansson took aim at Senator Katie Britt by parodying the Republican's response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. Britt, in her Thursday-night speech, criticized Biden's handling of the border crisis and made controversial claims linking him to the tragic death of a nursing student.

Johansson, playing the role of Britt, humorously introduced herself as the "scary mom" and performed an original monologue titled "This Country is Hell," alluding to the senator's impassioned speech. The actor cleverly mocked the attempt to appeal to women voters by setting the scene in a kitchen, joking that "women love the kitchen."

The parody took a sharp turn as Johansson recreated Britt's suggestion that sex trafficking occurred during Biden's tenure. With a humorous twist, Johansson admitted that while the details of the violent story were real, the incident actually took place during President George W. Bush's administration in Mexico, not in the United States.

In addition to mocking Britt's speech and criticizing Biden's presidency, Johansson cleverly inserted a commercial segment, promoting cross necklaces for QVC. The actor's wit didn't stop there, as she playfully referred to migrants in a refrigerator while commenting on the current state of the country.

Britt, in response to the criticism, appeared on "Fox News Sunday" and stood by her speech, refusing to acknowledge any mistakes or misleading statements. She defended her mention of human trafficking, emphasizing that she had clearly specified that it happened when the woman was 12 years old.

The White House countered Britt's claims, accusing her of relying on "debunked lies" to attack Biden. White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates stated that instead of perpetuating falsehoods, Britt should focus on supporting bipartisan border legislation to address the ongoing crisis.

As of now, there is no response from Britt's office regarding the criticism or the SNL parody. The controversy surrounding the senator's speech puts the spotlight on the ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats on issues concerning immigration and border security.

Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of Senator Katie Britt garnered attention and sparked further discussion about the state of the nation and the role of political performances. While providing comedic relief, the parody also highlighted the importance of fact-checking and accurate representation in political discourse.