Alma Cooper from Michigan, a US Army officer, was crowned Miss USA. She became the third person to hold the title this year after the unexpected resignation of the 2023 winner. Alma, who is 22 years old and has a Master's degree in data science from Stanford University, won the competition by beating 50 other contestants in events like evening gown presentations and swimwear. Connor Perry from Kentucky and Danika Christopherson from Oklahoma were named first and second runners-up, respectively. This year's Miss USA pageant was marked by controversy, as two previous titleholders had resigned earlier this year. According to reports, Miss USA 2023, Noelia Voigt, stepped down, mentioning that the organisation had a toxic environment and poor management. Whereas, former Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned, stating that her values no longer aligned with the organisation’s direction. Miss USA Resignation Controversy Explained: Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava Resign – Is This Due to 'Toxic Work Environment,' Challenges in Pageant Industry.

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