In a plea for unity for a divided country post-midterm elections, U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday expressed thanks as he took part in the annual tradition of pardoning turkeys from becoming Thanksgiving dinner, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports from the White House.
"Folks. Let's remember, all political fighting goes on, you read about. Let's remember one thing. This is the United States of America," Bifen said. "There's not a single solitary thing beyond our capacity as a nation, nothing beyond our capacity. If we do it together, united, united."
Biden "pardoned" two turkeys, Chocolate and Chip — weighing in at 46 and 47 pounds each. Among those making an appearance were the Bidens’ dog, Commander, who salivated over the turkeys from up on the Truman balcony, a pair of Biden’s grandkids and his son.
“Now, based on their temperament and commitment to being productive members of society, I hereby pardon Chocolate and Chip,” Biden said. The turkeys gobbled as if on cue.
Chocolate, given an opportunity by Biden to say a few words during the ceremony, declined to comment.
Turkey pardoning has been the norm in the White House since 1989. Biden’s most recent predecessors have peppered their pardons with turkey and other topical political puns.
Last year, Biden pardoned Peanut Butter and Jelly as he acknowledged a return to Thanksgiving traditions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Alex Raufoglu
Washington D.C.
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