Their announcements marked the first time a Miss USA or Miss Teen USA had given up their title in the pageant's 72-year history.
"I think so many women forget their power, and organizations like Miss USA remind women how powerful you can become," Lemus told Business Insider.
Taking a stand against Miss USA leadershipTo walk away from a title — whether state or national — is unprecedented in the Miss USA organization.
"But if I didn't, it would almost enable the abusive power that is happening with the current Miss USA management."
Both Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigned this week.
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