Miss Teen USA resigns days after Miss USA steps down

Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned from her title on Wednesday, just days after Miss USA did the same.

In a post on Instagram, Srivastava said she had been “grappling with this decision” for months, but ultimately came to the decision to resign, saying, “I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.”

“While this was certainly not how I saw my reign coming to a close, I am excited to continue my advocacy for education and acceptance...