Cara Mund, representing North Dakota claimed the
crown as Miss America 2017 during last night’s competition that held at
Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
Miss America 2016, Savvy Shields, placed the crown
on the 23-year-old teary-eyed successor’s head as the new Miss America
accepted applause and cheers from the audience and judges.
Cara emerged victorious through a series of swimsuit and talent
contests, onstage speeches and two rounds of interviews by judges. In
one of her onstage interviews, she said President Trump was wrong to
withdraw the U.S. from the climate accord aimed at reducing greenhouse
gas emissions that contribute to global warming.