Trump grants pardons to turkeys Gobble and Waddle in yearly White House custom
Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon Tradition Continues On Tuesday, President Donald Trump carried on the long-standing White House tradition by pardoning two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle. This event is part of a ritual that has been around for more than 35 years. The Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon has its roots in the 1940s, emerging from the National […]
Trump grants pardons to turkeys ‘Gobble’ and ‘Waddle’ during the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation ceremony
President Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys On November 25, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony at the White House. This annual tradition involves the president sparing the lives of two turkeys, with this year’s chosen ones being named Gobble and Waddle. The custom of presenting […]
Trump to grant pardons to turkeys Waddle and Gobble at White House event
Turkey Pardon Ceremony and Holiday Traditions at the White House During a recent press briefing, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt introduced Waddle, one of the turkeys set to be pardoned by President Donald Trump. This ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, is a part of the nation’s Thanksgiving traditions. A representative from the National Turkey Federation […]