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Yes ma’am, no matter who wins you just took the prize!

“Donald Trump is the biggest issue facing our country today. Unfortunately, he has caused a lot of divide in our country, and until we can trust in him and the choices that he makes for our country, we cannot become united.”

– Miss West Virginia, Madeline Collins

On Thursday, when asked how the NFL should handle players kneeling during the national anthem, Miss Virginia, Emili McPhail, emphasized that the protests are not anti-patriotic, but are “absolutely about police brutality.”

“Kneeling during the national anthem is absolutely a right that you have, to stand up for what you believe in, and to make the right decision that’s right for you…“

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Y’all, I am LIVING for all the clapback and social commentary this year’s pageant is providing! It is so refreshing to see Miss America contestants being hailed for their brains and thoughts on important social issues rather than only being looked upon for their outer beauty.

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