Donald Trump on Miss Universe Paulina Vega Comments: “Hypocrite”

With Donald Trump on the hot seat these days because of his racist remarks about Mexican immigrants, current Miss Universe Paulina Vega, who happens to be Latina (from Colombia), share her thoughts about the issue.

Here is Vega’s full statement via Instagram:

I find Mr. Trump’s comments unjust and hurtful. As a Colombian and as Miss Universe, I want to show my support and validate the sentiments of the Latin community.

The Miss Universe Organization works independently from its owners. For the past 64 years, they have created partnerships with great charity groups and have helped thousands of communities. Their legacy of uniting countries from around the world has been inspiring to many. If the Miss Universe Organization shared any anti-Latin sentiments or any type of racial biases, I wouldn’t be in this position today.

I strongly believe that dividing and categorizing humankind only holds it back. Acknowledging and embracing the differences that exist across humanity is the first step in real and substantial development. We must strive together in order to improve the common good.

Trump fired back at her on twitter, saying:

Miss Universe, Paulina Vega, criticized me for telling the truth about illegal immigration, but then said she would keep the crown-Hypocrite

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 5, 2015

Update: Panama announced that the country is dropping out of the upcoming Miss Universe 2015 pageant, joining Mexico and Costa Rica.