Rima Fakih Swimsuit: Miss USA

Last night was the Miss USA pageant and the new winner makes news in many ways. First of all, the Rima Fakih swimsuit score was said to be the lowest of all the contestants. This should show the opponents of the pageant that this girl has more than just a beautiful body. And she does indeed have a gorgeous body, but she has brains too.


Her interview question from the judges was in reference to birth control for contraception. Basically she was asked if she thought these pills should be covered by insurance. Her answer was quick, precise and she was able to answer without crossing into the area of women’s rights. She stuck to the question by indicating that she did indeed feel that the pills should be covered since it is a medication that requires a prescription.

One of the most difficult portions of the contest all together is probably this interview question and she was able to answer it without upsetting those who are against birth control in general. She also stumbled when she was heading onto the stage from the sheer volume of the train on her dress. She now has a chance to represent the USA in the Miss Universe pageant. She also receives a one-year lease in a New York apartment including paid utilities and an undisclosed salary.