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Alma Cooper was crowned Miss USA 2024 amid ongoing controversies surrounding the pageant, including past winners resigning and debates over inclusivity. Cooper, an active-duty officer, aims to leverage her platform for positive change while navigating the tumultuous landscape of pageantry.

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The Miss USA 2024 pageant crowned Alma Cooper, a 24-year-old active-duty Army officer and Stanford University graduate, marking a significant moment after a tumultuous year for the pageant organization. The contest followed high-profile controversies, including the resignation of former Miss USA Noelia Voigt. Voigt relinquished her crown amid allegations of a toxic culture and accusations of favoritism after a transgender contestant, Bailey Anne Kennedy, competed in the pageant, igniting debate amongst the pageantry community and the general public regarding inclusion and fairness.

During the Miss USA pageant, Cooper emerged as the winner, representing Michigan. Her victory is particularly noteworthy, as she is the first active-duty military officer to obtain the title. Cooper expressed hopes to use her platform for social good and to inspire others, especially within the military and underrepresented communities.

The fallout from the controversies and leadership changes throughout the past year highlighted an ongoing feud among past pageant winners. Many of these former title holders have voiced concerns and dissatisfaction with the current direction of the pageant, coinciding with struggles over the competition’s values and inclusivity. Meanwhile, current tensions continue to unravel as past Miss USA winners express their disappointment and disagreement with the organizational changes.

Amidst the challenges, Cooper's crowning aims to symbolize a new beginning for the Miss USA pageant. Expectations are high regarding her ability to navigate the spotlight and steer the conversation toward unity and improvement within the pageant's future.

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Virality Score 1.7

Change in Rank -7

Thread Age 115 days

Number of Articles 16

Political Leaning

Left 22.2%

Center 11.1%

Right 66.7%

Regional Coverage

US 81.3%

Non-US 18.8%

Recent Coverage

There’s a new Miss USA — but past winners’ bad blood continues to boil over

NY Post - 113 days ago - Alma Cooper, a 22-year-old US Army officer, was awarded the crown on Sunday, but all is not well in Miss USA-land.

Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper Shares How Pageant Changed After Noelia Voigt Relinquished Her Title

E! News - 113 days ago - Alma Cooper, the Miss USA 2024 winner, told E! News in an exclusive interview the importance of her title months after Noelia Voigt stepped down to focus on her mental health.

New Miss USA Takes Crown After Controversial Year In Pageant World

OAN - 113 days ago - At the yearly pageant held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 4th, Miss Michigan Alma Cooper was declared the winner following months of upheaval in the pageant world.

Ex-Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, Who Both Resigned, Celebrate New Miss USA Alma Cooper: 'Here for You'

People - 114 days ago - Although UmaSofia Srivastava and Noelia Voigt stepped down from their titles earlier this year, setting off a wave of controversy for the Miss USA organization, they made it clear that they have nothing but love for Alma Cooper, who was just crowned Miss USA 2024.

New Miss USA crowned, capping tumultuous year of pageant controversy

wcvb - 114 days ago - Michigan's Alma Cooper, a U.S. Army officer, was named Miss USA on Sunday, becoming the third person to hold the title this year following the shock resignation of 2023's winner.

First Ever Active Duty Officer Crowned Miss USA Amid Year Of Transgender Winner Controversy

Daily Wire - 114 days ago - For the first time ever, an active duty U.S. female Army officer was crowned Miss USA on Sunday — the same year that a trans-identifying male won the Miss Maryland beauty pageant. On Sunday, at the Miss USA Pageant in Los Angeles, Miss Michigan, Alma Cooper, smiled as she walked the catwalk, waving to the ...

Miss USA Winner Crowned. She's An Army Officer

Daily Caller - 114 days ago - Miss USA crowned the third winner of the year Sunday, and the title went to US Army Officer Alma Cooper from Michigan.

Miss USA Alma Cooper crowned amid controversial pageant year

USA Today - 114 days ago - A new Miss USA has been crowned, months after the organization saw the resignation of a previous titleholder.