"Right, Wolf. We have seen President Trump really lean in to his clemency powers in his second term, doling out pardons to George Santos, January 6 Capitol rioters, Rudy Giuliani, and today it is Gobble and Waddle. These two Thanksgiving turkeys will be pardoned by the president moments from now. And we saw Gobble in the Briefing Room just moments ago."
"That turkey declined to comment on the matter. But this is really a very fun event amid so much instability around the world, political upheaval. We have seen President Trump really lean in to the Thanksgiving roast in years past. Expect him to make a cornucopia of jokes. He's going to appeal to his baste and really make much ado about stuffing today."
"CNN pulled out the stops to ensure their previews of President Donald Trump's Turkey Pardon speech were stuffed with enough Thanksgiving puns to feed a multitude. Among the many traditions surrounding Thanksgiving, there are several that are particular to politics: the preparations for arguments with family members, the vows not to argue, even the estrangement over politics that has crept in over the years, and the politics of dinner prices."
Live CNN coverage of the presidential turkey pardon leaned heavily into Thanksgiving puns and jokes. CNN senior White House reporter Betsy Klein used extensive wordplay, calling the birds Gobble and Waddle and quipping phrases like appeal to his baste and much ado about stuffing. Klein contrasted the light tone with references to President Trump’s increased use of clemency powers, noting recent pardons for George Santos, January 6 rioters and Rudy Giuliani. The White House presented the event as levity amid global instability. The first lady’s office said only one bird would receive the ceremonial pardon and asked Americans to cast votes via text message.
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