Trump calls Miss USA result “a good, positive signal”

After crowning Miss USA, Donald Trump told Inside Edition that Lebanese American winner Rima Fakih was “incredible” and that her victory was “a good, positive signal,” using the broadcast he owned to frame the pageant as proof of his inclusive brand while soaking up airtime about immigration and religion.

“I think in this time and age it might be a good thing. It's a good, positive signal.” Quote verified against source