(TASSAWAR NEWS) Newly crowned Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, has addressed online criticism about her pageant makeup after winning the title on September 7, 2025, at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida.
The 28-year-old from New York outshined 52 contestants to claim the crown. Speaking to People Magazine, she admitted that negativity comes with being in the public eye:
She added that while she doesn’t like hearing negative remarks about her appearance, she respects that the internet is a public platform:
Donegan emphasized her purpose as Miss America:
