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Watch: President Trump pardons Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys

President Trump has pardoned Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys, in a televised event that has become a long-standing tradition. This annual event, which dates back years, takes place before the Thanksgiving holiday, when roast turkey is typically served as the main dish. The pardoning ceremony is a lighthearted affair, where the president delivers a brief speech and grants clemency to the selected turkeys, sparing them from becoming the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving feast. This tradition, which has been carried out by multiple presidents, is seen as a way to celebrate the holiday spirit and raise awareness about the role of agriculture in American culture. The pardon of Waddle and Gobble marks the continuation of this annual event, allowing the turkeys to live out their days in peace and showcasing the president's commitment to upholding this longstanding tradition.

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Trump, GOP Head Into Thanksgiving Without Obamacare Premium Fix

Title: Trump and GOP Fail to Resolve Obamacare Premium Issue Before Thanksgiving The article reports that as President Trump headed to his Mar-a-Lago resort for the Thanksgiving holiday, any effort to control the rising health care…

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Trump, GOP Head Into Thanksgiving Without Obamacare Premium Fix

Title: Trump and GOP Fail to Resolve Obamacare Premium Issue Before Thanksgiving The article reports that as President Trump headed to his Mar-a-Lago resort for the Thanksgiving holiday, any effort to control the rising…

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Seth Meyers Bastes Trump for His Rambling Turkey Pardon

In his "A Closer Look" segment, Seth Meyers criticized President Trump's lengthy and rambling remarks during the annual White House turkey pardon. Meyers noted that the president's speech went on for so long that the…

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Trump Questions Whether Turkeys He Pardoned Are Really MAHA Because They’re ‘Fat’

The article reports that former President Donald Trump questioned whether the turkeys he pardoned were truly MAHA (Make America Great Again) turkeys, suggesting they were "fat." Trump's comments came during a…

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Watch: President Trump pardons Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys

President Trump has pardoned Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys, in a televised event that has become a long-standing tradition. This annual event, which dates back years, takes place before the Thanksgiving…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergNov 26, 2025

Title: Trump and GOP Fail to Resolve Obamacare Premium Issue Before Thanksgiving The article reports that as President Trump headed to his Mar-a-Lago resort for the Thanksgiving holiday, any effort to control the rising health care…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTNov 26, 2025

In his "A Closer Look" segment, Seth Meyers criticized President Trump's lengthy and rambling remarks during the annual White House turkey pardon. Meyers noted that the president's speech went on for so long that the turkeys themselves…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoNov 25, 2025

The article reports that former President Donald Trump questioned whether the turkeys he pardoned were truly MAHA (Make America Great Again) turkeys, suggesting they were "fat." Trump's comments came during a Thanksgiving event where he…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCNov 25, 2025

President Trump has pardoned Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys, in a televised event that has become a long-standing tradition. This annual event, which dates back years, takes place before the Thanksgiving holiday, when roast…

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