For a couple hours on Sunday night, the Miss USA Pageant was about a handful of beautiful women. And not Donald Trump . The annual ceremony received endless attention in the lead-up to the event, of course, because NBC and Univision both yanked coverage due to Trump’s comments about Mexicans . Multiple hosts, judges and musical acts also pulled out due to Trump being a pompous bigot. But the show did go on in Baton Rouge, with a winner crowned after an evening full of swimsuits, ball gowns and profound answers to dumb questions. And congratulations are in order for Olivia Jordan! The 26-year old Oklahoma native overcame 50 competitors to claim the crown, impressing folks with her views on race relations; on the need for improved dynamics; and her option that Oprah or Harriet Tubman ought to be on the $10 bill . The model and 2013 winner of Miss World America inherits the title from 2014 Miss USA winner Nia Sanchez . Despite the controversy surrounding Miss USA, Jordan was all smiles and screams upon being announced as champion. And Trump? He missed the pageant for a campaign event.
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