Trump pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

Trump pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

During the traditional annual ceremony held at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump officially pardoned the main Thanksgiving turkey, “Gobble,” and its backup companion, “Waddle.” During the ceremony, Trump jokingly said: “Gobble, from today you are unconditionally pardoned.”

The two pardoned turkeys will not be placed on the holiday dinner table. They will be taken to a university farm in the state of North Carolina, where they will be cared for. This event is one of the most famous presidential traditions carried out in the U.S. ahead of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is one of the most important family holidays in the United States and is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November.