Former casino owner and businessman, Donald Trump, has filed a lawsuit claiming that he still owns the Miss America pageant, despite selling it back in 2015. Trump, who was once a co-owner of the pageant, is seeking to regain control of the competition and its iconic crown.
The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court on Monday, alleges that the current owners of the pageant, the Miss America Organization, breached their contract with Trump by making significant changes to the competition without his approval. Trump claims that these changes have damaged the brand and reputation of the pageant, and that he is entitled to regain ownership as a result.
In a statement released by his legal team, Trump explained his reasoning for filing the lawsuit. “I have always been proud of the Miss America pageant and what it represents. I believe that the current owners have strayed from the original vision and purpose of the competition, and I intend to restore it to its former glory.”
The Miss America Organization has fired back, stating that Trump’s claims are baseless and without merit. They argue that Trump willingly sold his stake in the pageant back in 2015 and that he has no legal standing to demand control of it now.
Despite the legal battle brewing, many are curious to see how this lawsuit will unfold. The Miss America pageant has been a staple of American culture for nearly 100 years, and Trump’s involvement in the competition has only added to its allure.
In the meantime, Trump has made it clear that he is determined to reclaim ownership of the pageant and will do whatever it takes to see his vision for the competition come to fruition. This lawsuit is sure to be a contentious and highly publicized affair, with both sides digging in their heels for a lengthy legal battle. Only time will tell who will come out on top in this high-stakes game of ownership.
