Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne Kennedy Faces Backlash After Historic Win

Kennedy, the first transgender and Asian American winner, addresses criticism and vows to support LGBTQ+ youth.

Bailey Anne Kennedy, 31, is the first transgender and Asian American to win Miss Maryland USA.
Kennedy's victory has sparked significant online criticism, particularly from conservative commentators.
She has pledged to use her platform to support LGBTQ+ youth and military families.
Kennedy's win follows a rule change allowing married women over 28 to compete in Miss USA pageants.
Sara Milliken, a plus-sized model, also faced backlash after winning Alabama’s National American Miss pageant.