Watch: President Trump pardons the Thanksgiving turkeys

In a time-honored tradition at the White House, President Donald Trump officially pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys, named Waddle and Gobble, during a festive ceremony. The event, held in the Rose Garden, showcased the president’s playful side as he humorously remarked on the turkeys’ good fortune. This annual ritual, dating back several decades, symbolizes a gesture of mercy and goodwill during the holiday season. The pardoned turkeys will now live out their days at a farm, spared from the Thanksgiving table. The ceremony also provided a lighthearted moment amid the often intense political climate, drawing smiles from attendees and viewers alike.