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April 4, 2012

Transgender Woman Allowed Back Into Beauty Contest 
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Donald Trump announced Tuesday a Canadian transgender beauty pageant
contestant will be allowed back into the Miss Universe Canada contest.
Jenna Talackova was thrown out last week after organizers ruled she was
not a "naturally born" female. Talackova underwent gender-reassignment
surgery four years ago and carries a Canadian passport, driver's license
and birth certificate that all identify her as a woman. Trump made the
decision hours after Talackova spoke out publicly.

Jenna Talackova: "I am a woman. I was devastated and I felt that
excluding me for the reason that they gave was unjust. I have never
asked for any special consideration. I only wanted to compete. I saw the
statement by Mr. Trump's representative that was issued yesterday, and I
find it quite confusing."



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