White House Hosts Annual Turkey Pardon
On November 25, a ceremony was held in the White House Rose Garden where President Trump officially pardoned the year's Thanksgiving turkeys, named Waddle and Gobble.
Ceremony Details
During the televised event, Waddle was not present. President Trump publicly acknowledged Waddle's absence during the proceedings.
Presidential Tradition
This event is an annual tradition for the White House, where the United States President grants pardons to turkeys in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, a holiday traditionally associated with roast turkey.
Pre-Ceremony Arrangements
Before the pardon ceremony, Waddle and Gobble were accommodated in the presidential suite at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington D.C. Their presence at the hotel generated attention from the local press.
Past Pardons
President Trump had previously performed the Thanksgiving turkey pardon in 2020, when the turkeys named Corn and Cob were pardoned.