Lawmakers Use Fashion to Make Political Statements at State of the Union
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Democratic women wore white outfits to show support for reproductive rights and access to abortion and fertility treatments. This references the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Lawmakers wore pins and signs referencing the Israel-Hamas conflict and calling for the return of hostages held in Gaza.
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Republicans wore red "Stop the Biden Border Crisis" buttons and pins memorializing Laken Riley to criticize immigration policies.
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Some lawmakers showed support for Ukraine by wearing blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine's flag.
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Expelled Republican George Santos attended wearing a Laken Riley pin and shirt with a glittery collar, and said he plans to run for Congress again.