Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper Withdraws from 2025 Pageant Amid Personal Challenges
Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper, the first Afro-Latina winner, decided not to attend the 2025 pageant due to her commitments balancing her title with her duties as a U.S. Army First Lieutenant, emphasizing her integrity and character. The pageant has undergone recent reforms following the resignation of previous winners amid allegations of a toxic work environment, with new leadership aiming to improve the organization.