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Trump: Tara NOT Fired, Will Enter Rehab

Posted Dec 19th 2006 11:00AM by TMZ Staff

Donald the Forgiving?

In a move that shocked anyone who has ever seen "The Apprentice," including Tara Conner, Donald Trump announced Tuesday morning that he will not fire the embattled Miss USA, despite allegations of drug use, underage drinking and sexual misconduct.

"She's agreed to go into rehab. She knows that if she makes even the slightest mistake from here on, she will be immediately replaced," said Trump. The carefully coifed billionaire explained that he will use Conner as a role model. "I believe she can do a tremendous service to young people."

Fighting back tears, and with her voice shaking, Conner thanked Trump for the pardon saying, "In no way did I think it would be possible for a second chance to be given to me." She then went on to shower the Donald in compliments; "I've had a very big blessing bestowed on me. It truly takes someone with a wonderful heart, a heart of gold and a blessed soul."

Midway through the press conference, Conner briefly ran offstage and donned her Miss USA sash, proving that she's keeping her crown.

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91. I think It was a good decision. Lets not forget Donald is very smart, look at how successful he is. He is a good judge of character. It has nothing to do with race. Thats just another excuse for black pepole to cry. Poor Poor black pepole. Get over it.

Posted at 10:50AM on Dec 21st 2006 by Rhonda

92. The right decision was made. Tara Conner is only 20 years old. People make mistakes. To all of you who said this happened because Tamiko Nash is black - GET A LIFE LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:03PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Shayna

93. What kind of message do you send young girls, you can be a coke whore drink yourself under the table and disrespect the crown you won, don't worry we won't punnish you. This is a disgrace to amoerican values. We won't fire you beacause your runner up is a breath taking African-American. We can't show American real class. This is horrable.

Posted at 11:58AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Mike

94. I think donald did a great service to all young people, and to all people with addiction problems. He showed to the world that he atleast is willing to give a person with an addiction problem a second chance, so long as they are serious and willing to better themselves.. kudo's to donald and most importantly TARA!

Posted at 12:02PM on Dec 19th 2006 by mildred

95. Tara Conner can make millions by being the next Jenna Jameson. And that's not meant to be a compliment. E-mail me at andycyber@aim.com and tell me what you think.

Posted at 12:01PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Andrew in Phoenix

96. Everybody deserves a second chance. Miss USA, Tara Conner, is a human being too. It's hard to be perfect. She made a mistake. All of us do. But the challenge for her is to learn from her mistakes & become a real role model for young, beautiful girls aspiring to be Miss USA. I'm sure she'll do a great job from now on. I wish her all the best!

Posted at 12:41AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Ani Abdul

97. It is always a black thing for you people...

You PEOPLE?! What you mean by YOU PEOPLE??

Posted at 12:01PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Black White

98. It's OK lil' Debby ou can do coke and lil' Timmy you can go and get yourself a STD, but just once you understand.

Posted at 11:06AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Michelle L

99. Tara Conner is more proof that lesbians and bisexual women are mentally ill and need help. They can be saved by putting them in the same room with three men.

Posted at 12:03PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Andrew in Phoenix

100. i think he should have fired her. they have fired others for less, and she is not worthy of the position... but i also think you are stupid if you pull the race card. this had nothing to do with race... so shut it!

Posted at 12:03PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Dan

101. I am glad she got a second chance. People deserves second chances, maybe even thirds. Come on people.

Posted at 12:04PM on Dec 19th 2006 by A person of class

102. her tears were fake. BOYCOTT MISS USA AND MISS AMERICA

Posted at 12:06PM on Dec 19th 2006 by taylor

103. Who is not sick of hearing blacks play the race card when they weren't even affected by slavery. Why don't this younger generation of blacks get off there lazy ass & make something out of thier lifes. Stop blaming society for your own ignorance.

Feed up w/ lazy ass black's that think we as a society owe them something.
The only thing we owe them is a one way ticket back to Africa.

Amen!

Posted at 12:06PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Tierd of Blacks

104. all of this crap is just that...CRAP......

these Pageants are just as stupid and annoying as Paris Hilton going to Hyde or Nicole Ritchie eatting a French Fry....

while we are bothering with worthless pieces of sh*t like these girls....Osama is planning his next attack ! How dumb do we Americans look to the rest of the World right now????????????

give me a damn break !

Posted at 12:13PM on Dec 19th 2006 by coolmom4pink

105. I would be more sympathetic to this issue if Donald Trump would have come out and just admitted he is using Tara to get his failing pageant business more publicity.

As for this girl, from the fake blonde hair to the fake boobs, this girl is anything but a role model. Add in her coke and partying problem, and she is a complete loser. I googled her and found out she doesn't even go to a university..She is just your average Community College slut!

She has been given this amazing opportunity and failed miserably! She is anything but a role model. She is a model of what NOT to do, if she is worth anything to the public.

Posted at 12:06PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Lets be serious

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