Trump Pardons Two Turkeys in Second Term
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- * He joked about naming the turkeys Chuck and nancy (referencing political opponents Chuck schumer and Nancy Pelosi) but stated he wouldn't pardon them.
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donald Trump held the annual turkey pardoning ceremony.
* He joked about naming the turkeys Chuck and nancy (referencing political opponents Chuck schumer and Nancy Pelosi) but stated he wouldn’t pardon them.
* He also made disparaging remarks about Illinois governor JB Pritzker,commenting on his weight.
* Ultimately, he pardoned “Gobble,” a 52-pound turkey, and “Waddle,” a 50-pound turkey.
* The turkeys will retire to North Carolina State University to serve as ambassadors for the turkey industry.
* They enjoyed a stay in a luxurious hotel room and Waddle even visited the White House briefing room.