Trump said, "We reviewed the pictures very carefully. We are in the 21st century. ... Carrie's a model, she's very successful. ... Some were beautiful, some were risqué. ... We've determined the pictures taken were acceptable, fine, and in many cases they were very lovely pictures."

Ms. Prejean addressed the answer she gave during the Miss USA pageant when she said she believes marriage is between a man and a woman.

"Three weeks ago I was asked a politically charged question with a hidden personal agenda," Carrie said. "I was given a question asking for my opinion and I stated my personal belief. Immediately after the pageant, judge no. 8 began a cultural fire storm in the media ... he was trying to be self promoting and hateful. On April 19 on that stage, I exercised my freedom of speech I was punished for doing so. This should not happen in America."

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