Kataluna Enriquez, the first openly transgender Miss USA contestant, was eliminated before the round of 16 at the pageant Monday, prompting social media responses lamenting her finish. The pageant ultimately awarded its crown to Elle Smith, a reporter at Louisville, Kentucky, television station WHAS. Earlier in the day, Enriquez, 27, was celebrated as a champion in her home state, Nevada. On Monday night, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tweeted, "Cheering on Miss Nevada, Kataluna Enriquez, tonight as she competes for #MissUSA! Kataluna represents the best of her community and our state and when she takes the stage, she'll make history!" Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., agreed, tweeting, "Kataluna is making history as the first openly transgender woman to compete in Miss USA, and I couldn't think of anyone better to represent the Silver State."
Transgender Miss USA Contestant Eliminated Early
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