Whats the difference between Miss America and MIss USA?
Miss USA vs. Miss America Much has been made during this week’s pageant about the Miss USA scandals, and how it has reflected on the image of the Miss America program. Those in the program have been quick to point to the differences. Miss America is a scholarship program, Miss USA is a for-profit organization owned by Donald Trump. A panel of former Miss Americas at a Saturday press conference nearly grabbed the microphone to comment. Miss America 2000, Heather French of Kentucky, was first to respond since the tarnished Miss USA Tara Conner. “True character is what you do in times of adversity,” she said, and they’ll see how Conner does in the furue. The day before, Miss America CEO Art McMaster told a press conference, “We’re really trying to find that complete young lady that’s going to represent America.
