Think Big by Donald Trump: on Drugs


Donald Trump: Gave second chance to Miss USA who got caught with drugs

Recently, Miss USA, Tara Conner, broke pageant rules by using drugs and alcohol in excess publicly in New York City. I do not tolerate or condone that kind of out-of-control behavior in someone representing Miss USA. I do believe in giving second chances

I set up a meeting with her, and I had every intention of stripping her of her title. After talking to her, I realized the right thing to do in her case was to pardon her and give her a second chance. As you may know, this decision caused a media frenzy.

Tara is willing to learn from her mistake and not let it happen again. I decided it was better to give her a second chance than to destroy her career and ruin her chances in life. She finished her reign and continues to support the goals of Miss USA completely.

She agreed to go to rehab and is now doing fine. She thanked me for "saving her life."

Source: Think Big, by Donald Trump, p.162-3 & 187 Sep 8, 2008

  • The above quotations are from Think Big
    Make It Happen in Business and Life
    by Donald J. Trump and Bill Zanker.
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