Trump Pardons Turkeys Amid Thanksgiving Holiday

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued ceremonial pardons for two Thanksgiving turkeys. The event followed a series of humorous remarks during the ritual, where the President joked about sending the birds to a prison in El Salvador, which has previously housed migrants deported from the United States. He then named the turkeys Chuck and Nancy, referencing Democratic figures Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. Trump’s remarks included a pledge to never pardon those individuals. The event primarily focused on a lighthearted, albeit contentious, gesture of goodwill during a holiday celebration.

Credits: News – South China Morning Post