Trump to emotional Miss California: You’re not fired
posted at 12:35 pm on May 12, 2009 by Allahpundit
A happy conclusion to a clusterfark, notwithstanding the 11th-hour release this morning of one last round of not-safe-for-work-ish topless photos to try to get her fired. (Prejean’s excuse for the open blouse: It was a, er, windy day.) Trump could have half-assed this with hemming and hawing about how he’s “deeply troubled” by nip-slip photos and outspoken politics or whatever, but not only did he call her answer “honorable,” he went out of his way to rub progressives’ faces in the fact that The One holds the same position she does. In fact, according to one of our commenters, he told the press later, “You should be ashamed of yourselves.” A strange admonition coming from a notorious media whore, but we’ll take it.
Below the Trump vid you’ll find Miss Cali’s statement, the emotional highlight of which comes at 2:25 when she talks about her grandfather. It’s a silly point in two ways — there are no constitutional issues here and there’s no hard proof that she lost the pageant because of her answer — but if there were ever any suspicions that she was in on this circus for publicity reasons, the tears ought to put them to rest.
Note to pageant organizers: If you don’t want your spokeswomen swept up in political controversies, don’t ask them questions about divisive political issues. End of story.
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Well gee Donald hard decision huh?
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Thanks for the photos, AP.
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM
It is all about the pub for the Donald…
d1carter on May 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I wouldn’t call it an “excuse”. She was wearing a vest, right? And she was trying to keep herself covered, right?
So she lost the battle a couple of times. It happens.
capitalist piglet on May 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Gotta admit, she looked good in the TMZ pics.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Of course the fun part will be the reactions to the news, not necessarily the news itself. Perez drawn little pee doodles on a picture of The Donald yet? I have never been to his site and don’t plan to start looking now.
Marcus on May 12, 2009 at 12:41 PM
No he’ll just draw pee doodles aiming for his own mouth. His hero must be Maplethorpe.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I think it was great that Donald Trump said that the president agrees with her view. I think it was great that Prejean said even the secretary of state agreed with her view as well.
deidre on May 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
i hope this dosen’t mean that somebody is going to start leaking topless Trump photos to the media, YUK!
stormin1961 on May 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I’m glad this is all settled because I was really concerned.
jennifernaz on May 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
That it does.
Can’t blame her.
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM
And another thing. : )
I think this does speak, though indirectly, to constitutional issues.
There are other countries in whose footsteps we seem to be following that are getting uncomfortably restrictive in terms of speech.
We don’t want to go there. This whole episode should serve as a warning.
capitalist piglet on May 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM
today is a good day for “THE DONALD”
today is a bad day for “perez the gay boy”
therightscoop on May 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Yeah, now Perez Hilton can suck his own
Sheoncebelieved on May 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Palin/Prejean 2016, someone please make this happen.
bombos on May 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
For the first time in my life I am not proud of my country. In fact on Nov. 4th I took my military decorations that I coveted, along with my rank insignia and ribbons and threw them in the trash.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Well the Today show looks really stupid….
They brought out the Miss Kalifornia runner up like she
was going to get the crown….
izoneguy on May 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM
What’s this “WE” stuff, Allah?
Aren’t you a proponent of gay marriage?
Religious_Zealot on May 12, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I think Trump handled this beautifully, and I think Miss Cali will now discharge her official duties with grace and responsibilty.
But perhaps after november when shes replaced we can look forward to her appearing in one of these.
;)
strangelet on May 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Oh, and don’t have gay guys judge pretty women. Makes no sense. There are a whole bunch of us straight guys willing to tackle that job.
rbj on May 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Why would you do something like that? You didn’t recive them under Obama so WTF were you thinking?
You will probably regret that decision.
upinak on May 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I’ve always admired Trump. Can’t stand that show though.
rollthedice on May 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM
I’m pretty sure that the Donald and Perez are good buddies. One of this seasons episodes on the “Celebrity Apprentice” featured Perez as an expert at getting a video to go viral for some kind of detergent.
Yeah…..I watch the goofy TV program. It’s a great advertisement on botox gone bad!
Knucklehead on May 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Isn’t there a very strong push for laws against hate crimes in this country?
Isn’t homosexuality a “class” that would be “protected” in said hate crime legislation?
Thus, couldn’t/wouldn’t speaking out against gay marriage be considered a “hate crime”?
Religious_Zealot on May 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Trump made the right decision, but I’m betting the hetrophobic media won’t leave it alone. Miss California’s speech is very classy.
katablog.com on May 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Then get started on changing the constitution.
chop-chop…time’s awastin’
cozmo on May 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Despite the nipples, I thought the new photos were actually pretty classy. Also, good job Trump.
jimmy the notable on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Ronald Reagan would be proud of a young girl standing up for her beliefs, coming from his home state.
I don’t see what the big hoopla is all about.
This after all, about an (almost) naked woman….. something we have all seen numerous times at the beach.
She believes the same as 0bama does, so everything is cool.
Oh! I know what this is, this is a publicity stunt by the Whitehouse to reinforce Obama’s Christian view of the traditional view of marriage!
Aaaaah yes! I think I hit the nail on the head!!
Dot! Bingo!!
Mcguyver on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I don’t think doofpundit knows what he is a proponent of. Remember, he doesn’t even know what his name means.
TTheoLogan on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Well, goodness, she is maintaining a very positive message. This has turned out to be an excellent interchange.
AnninCA on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
excellent, excellent speech by carrie, and donald has her back.
i wasn’t expecting a conclusion as pleasing as this one. nice thing to see first thing in the AM.
thanks for posting, AP!
p.s.: the “windy day” reason makes complete sense; i used to work as a photographer, and things like that do happen.
homesickamerican on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
From the headline thread:
While I am joyful that the right decision was made…
…I’m now going to find a dark corner and quietly weep over a nation where it is headline news when a woman gets to keep her job when she voices her honest opinion (and one held by the majority of Americans).
Religious_Zealot on May 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Miss California’s statement was strong, confident, and conclusive. In fact it was the polar opposite of Mr Hilton’s immature, screetching, diatribe. I am proud to have this woman represent California.
jbh45 on May 12, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I’m not the least worried about this young lady. She is strong and has great character.
Good for Trump.
Note to Hilton: watch out who you pick a fight with next time.
carbon_footprint on May 12, 2009 at 12:54 PM
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 12:55 PM
…and another thing: thank the dear lord for the windy days here in california!
jbh45 on May 12, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I am still trying to figure out why the stinkin sack of Democraps on the left think its HORRIBLE JUST HORRIBLE for a beautiful young woman would pose partially nude for modeling shots…
yet…
These same self serving double standard dipshits better known as liberals have NO PROBLEM AT ALL watching 50 year old Bulldykes who are out of shape, unshaven slovenly and frankly ugly as dog butt march down the Gay Parade Routes in San Farisky and NEw Yawk Ceetay with their saggy wrinkled milk sacks swinging in the breeze and fully exposed for all the world to see as they flap from side to side slapping against their sweaty beer bellies under their rainbow flag.
btw, i am gay so don’t bother flaming me as a homophobe. I am just a saggyboobphobe.
BillaryMcBush on May 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I still don’t think those photos look like her, but I agree with her on the photographer.
Esthier on May 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
This is what makes the reaction on DU so funny. They are almost ready to stone this young woman to death, but they are completely dancing around Obama’s position on it. Someone mentioned that Trump pointed out her agreement with Obama at the beginning of the thread, and that was it. The rest was pretty much “STONE HER!”
I find this fascinating. Nothing can touch that guy with his followers.
capitalist piglet on May 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
BRAVO Carrie and dittos.
dalec on May 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
A definite win-win. We get to keep checking out this uber-babe and the left gets to have another emotional meltdown.
More popcorn, please!
JammieWearingFool on May 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Maybe so, maybe not. As someone with two honorable discharges 19 years before this idiot took over, I have watched some of my fellow citizens, you know the ones like Garafolo etal: and all I feel is hate. Like I wasted 7 years of my life for the likes of these and other f–kin idiots. Not too mention being a cop in a city of 350,000 for 10 years. It’s hard to lose hate for stupid people. No amount of trying can bring forgiveness.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Nothing better than the nihilists at TMZ decrying hypocrisy. Golden.
spmat on May 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Well it looks like Grand Inquisitor Perez Hilton’s Salem Witch Trials have been brought to an end, at least for the moment.
MB4 on May 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM
And there is no hard proof that you are not ChubChub McCain because no one knows who you really are…
Of course she lost because of the question. She was the front runner favorite. And were any other contestants asked the same question? Or,did they only single out the girl who went to the Christian college?
Blake on May 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM
She may not be the most polished speaker in the world and perhaps does not have the intellectual gravitas that others do, but she seems to speak some truths there that the polished intelligentsia won’t speak or perhaps don’t even understand. Where does that come from? Character? Faith? Honesty?
Maybe “gravitas” and intellectual pretension aren’t all that after all.
Kasper Hauser on May 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Just keep reminding yourself, you didn’t do it for them. You did it in spite of them.
There are so many Americans who do love and respect the sacrifices of our men and women who served and are still serving this country. Don’t forget how much what you did means to people like us.
Esthier on May 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM
She’s got great dittoes
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Umm I get the hate. But I would really like to smack you for throwing away your medals. You should have thought of your kids or someone close to you who would use them to remember you by.
I am putting the Former Marine / National Gaurd, fully retired BF in a old Ammo Can when he dies with all of his medals and ribbons, and having him placed in a National Cemetery. He just wanted to be sprinkled, I said why not do it this way… and he liked my idea.
You earned those medals and ribbons…. it dissapoints me that you were so fed up with stupid people around the globe that you threw away YOUR hard work. I honestly shake my head at that. Still like ya, just wish you would have thought it thru.
upinak on May 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM
IF YA KNOW WHAT IM SAYIN’!!!!
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM
For Perez Hilton, it’s representative of his entire life: he got beat up by a girl!
BuckeyeSam on May 12, 2009 at 1:02 PM
I thought both the Trump and Prajean were excellent.
I am going to have to take another peak at the pics to see if I think she is telling the truth about the pics being photoshopped. I may have to really study them.
badpenguin on May 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM
I used to not care if they got married or not. Who am I to dictate marital issues when I’ve been divorced three times. But since the Prop 8 lunacy and a young woman answering a question honestly (finally) I hope they get nothing ever. The only thing I support about homosexuality and government now is abolishing all sodomy laws since government has no business in our bedrooms.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:04 PM
She agrees with president Obama that marriage is between a man and a woman.
She agrees with president Obama that marriage is between a man and a woman.
She agrees with president Obama that marriage is between a man and a woman.
She agrees with president Obama that marriage is between a man and a woman.
There. That ought to set off some bells for some. Why won’t the MSM report that?
av8tr on May 12, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Of course he does! In my various incarnations I have familiarized AllahP with all the 99 names of God.
I’m a practicing Sufi, so I know them all.
;)
strangelet on May 12, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Calm down, big boy, calm down!
Knucklehead on May 12, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Prog Thought on this issue, summarized:
Look, if you con troglodytes would quit thinking wrong thoughts we wouldn’t have to pillory you in the public square, now would we?
TheUnrepentantGeek on May 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM
They expected her to bow down to the rabid homosexual who asked the question. They had not foreseen that she would speak her mind. She did and – in their world of Thoughtcrime – she broke all covenants of political correctness and of the collective. The cattle wanted her to “moo.”
She didn’t.
OhEssYouCowboys on May 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM
So you’re pretty much into fake Islam :D
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Calm down, big boy, calm down!
Knucklehead on May 12, 2009 at 1:04 PM
I can’t be contained!
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:07 PM
What’s funny to me? FINALLY, a discussion about conservatisim that isn’t idiotic.
Who’d thunk it would come from a beauty queen? :)
AnninCA on May 12, 2009 at 1:07 PM
I thought you were reluctant to talk about your faith. :P
See, if I subscribed to something cool like Asatru, I’d be name dropping that all over the place. I mean, freakin’ Thor right? Even their URL is cool.
TheUnrepentantGeek on May 12, 2009 at 1:08 PM
As far as “hard proof,” how about Shana Moakler, the co-director of the Miss USA Pageant, telling CBS News:
I don’t have a link for that, but I transcribed it just now from an April 21st Dennis Prager podcast. He played the audio.
But that sounds like a pageant official admitting point blank that Miss Prejean lost the contest when she answered the question.
Kensington on May 12, 2009 at 1:10 PM
In my opinion, as a photographer, she’s being honest. Those shots are the type of inadvertent “peekaboo” shots that happen quite often in shoots involving skimpy clothing. She’s trying to keep herself covered not show off the world what God gave her.
In my experience shots like that usually get filed away never to see the light of day… I for one agree with Ms. Prejean the behavior of the photographer in releasing those shots is reprehensible.
While he (or she) is probably within his (or her) legal rights releasing those photos was in my opinion unethical.
jasetaro on May 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Or perhaps, just don’t have homosexual activists as judges in women’s beauty contests – duh.
Vashta.Nerada on May 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM
AWESOME!
Wow! That was one of the best pressers ever!
Good for Trump – he stuck it to the MSM and hypocritical intolerant libs! I was proud of him the way he stood up for Carrie!
Bravissimo for Carrie – she didn’t back down and showed true courage and grace under fire! She has more b@%!$ than most men nowadays! Carrie – You totally rule!!
The conservative women of this country are leading the way into the 21st century (e.g., Carrie, Michelle Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Ann Coulter, Laura Ingraham, etc.). You men take note and get a pair.
sarahpalinfan99 on May 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM
I gotta say…
this is probably one of the most stunningly beautiful women I have ever seen. She looks great all. the. time. Completely gorgeous.
Is it kind of weird that I just like to look at her? She’s soooo pretty. Barbie. I love Barbies.
Mommypundit on May 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM
You’re not the only one who chastised me for that. For some ungodly reason I kept an old 20mm ammo can if you need it for your BF. I’m not McVeigh, but I just gave up. I guess you could say I have a lot of hatred for what this country has become. And yes, I have three children and maybe if this gets turned around I might regret my decision. Luckily they weren’t born when I served so maybe they won’t get it anyway.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Going to need new hobby horse and new game plan. Sucks to be them.
tarpon on May 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Is Mr Obama about to fire Trump from the Pagaent business?
I see the problem was letting Perez Hilton in the door. Now “it” can cry and fuss but “it” Perez is the loser.
Judging should be the job of real men.
seven on May 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Haven’t you been outed as a Brit? Just wondering.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Good job on the quote button there, BB.
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Don’t feel like the lone ranger. Some days I ask myself, WTF is it all for? The country is running around actively trying to destroy this one young woman over her beliefs and making every apology for the bastards in the hills around here that cut our heads off.
The left sees us as their only real enemy. I wouldn’t chuck any of my decorations, but I sort of stumble over The Soldiers Creed these days. I don’t feel like I support all the people of the United States.
hawkdriver on May 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM
And of course there are two judges who claim she lost because of her answer. None of that is definitive, considering how each score is weighted, but she’s not exactly making that up either.
Esthier on May 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Don’t be. I remember your drunken posts last week and laughed my ass off.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM
I think it’s sweet that you still like Barbies. And yeah, she’s stunning.
Kensington on May 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM
If the country just falls to pieces, the HotAir people will have your back no matter what
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Flyover
I do understand your anger. I have, on many occasions, since I left the Marine Corps in 75 after 18months in Nam as well, considered the value of my medals and ribbons . If you remember those years, I had several reasons to toss them. I did not , for one simple reason, I needed them as reminders of an honorable, in my mind, duty I performed. I cared not about the population of this God forsaken country at that time. My son is now in Iraq and I know now that by his seeing my decorations, he is more proud of me and his and mine respective services, than I could have hoped. I thank you for your service , all the same.
MNDavenotPC on May 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Thanks — the Chris Dodd thread?
P.S. – don’t feel bad — at the minimum, half this country is grateful and forever indebted to the sacrifices of US servicemembers.
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Quit it, College. :o)
Mommypundit on May 12, 2009 at 1:18 PM
God bless both you guys. I hate that you’ve been demoralized in any way.
Maybe the rest of us ought to pay attention to your posts, and do a better job fighting here at home.
capitalist piglet on May 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM
ROFLMAO – Quote of The Day……
Bogeyfre on May 12, 2009 at 1:20 PM
I look at my ribbons and know that I didn’t do it in vain, even if there are some people that need to be seriously drop kicked off the planet. They will go to my son when I pass on. And if I ever have anymore children… well I will figure thatout when I get there.
upinak on May 12, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Anybody got any embarrassing photos of those “jounalists”, who were asking such obnoxious questions???
She is a great girl! And her grandpa would be VERY PROUD!
ExTex on May 12, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Any future discussion of the question by Prejean should simply echo what Trump said, in that her views or gay marriage are the same as the president’s views. Just giving that answer forces the media and the gay community to either take the question higher up in the pay scale, to Obama himself, or just drop their harassment efforts against Prejean (though I expect if she does follow The Donald’s lead, they’ll simply try to continue the harassment without trying to get into the subtext, in order to keep Obama out of the issue).
jon1979 on May 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM
She’s 21 and can speak publicly without a ‘prompter and no evidence of any uhs, ers, huhs, hummms. She is gorgeous, as most conservative females are, (snicker snicker libs, b/c gawdawfulo is your prototype), she is determined and proud to be a natural born American. GOD BLESS HER.
Not once has OVOMIT ever gotten choked up about America with pride due to his “patriotism” (wow big surprise). This girl is going places and ovomit, well, I just wish he’d choke and be alone when it happened.
Ris4victory on May 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Thanks man. But I don’t belong in your group. You have every right and benefit this country owes. See, I was a Reagan military member meaning I was a peacetime vet. That compared to a combat vet is like night and day.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM
I do get lost in the “pink aisle” of the toy section with the kids. My poor son.
Mommypundit on May 12, 2009 at 1:23 PM
I hate it too.
These filthy leftists and their traitorous behavior. And then they run around talking about how they “support the troops.”
I hate that damn phrase, simply because it’s been taken by the left and turned into something that just means nothing.
They hate the fricking military — they’re just too afraid to say it.
They think the military just brainwashes young men into killers.
As I said, they will never EVER admit it.
I’ll never forget at the weekly rally I attend, some left-tard came to me cause I called him a douche. Got in my face and tried to fight, and when the vets came to defend me, he said to them:
“Eh Im not gonna waste my strength on you guys (pointing to the WWII vet) — yea, you’re gonna drop dead one of these days anyway.”
I felt sick. How can people do that? Easy — they hate America, hate the military, and hate soldiers.
So yea, Hawk, Flyover, don’t let the dumb f*cks get you down. There are more people here in the US that love the military than do not.
blatantblue on May 12, 2009 at 1:23 PM
I’m my dad’s youngest. He served on Iwo Jima. I inherited his tags, and I wear them every single day. They actually give me comfort and the will to continue, especially these days.
Thank you (and all the veterans/active duty here) for your service.
capitalist piglet on May 12, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Good to see all the liberals standing up for decency and morality. I can see it now, Barney Frank and Ted Kennedy writing decency legislation, and Bill Clinton doing public service commercials.
Seriously. Since when is TMZ concerned about a pageant contestant’s contract? They’re just publishing the photos because they know it’ll draw traffic. And WHY does it draw traffic? It ain’t outrage that’s drawing those eyeballs.
hawksruleva on May 12, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Weird, I got shot as a cop. And took a life, but no way does it ever compare to combat.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on May 12, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Only if you exclude the statements of the judges themselves.
MarkTheGreat on May 12, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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