Turkey Appears in White House Briefing Room Ahead of Presidential Pardon Ceremony
Associated PressNovember 25, 20251 min17,453 views
4 connections·6 entities in this video→A Special Guest in the Briefing Room
- 🐦 A turkey named Waddle, one of two to be pardoned by President Donald Trump, made an appearance in the White House press briefing room.
- 🎤 Waddle was present ahead of the traditional Rose Garden ceremony, waddling near the podium usually occupied by the press secretary.
Waddle's Life and Future Role
- 🏡 Waddle has been living a luxury experience on a farm in North Carolina with grower Travis Pitman and National Turkey Federation chairman Jay Jandrin.
- 🌟 Raised similarly to commercial turkeys, Waddle and his companion Gobble received extra care due to their upcoming ceremonial role.
- 🎓 Following the pardon, Waddle will retire to North Carolina State University to serve as a turkey ambassador for the industry.
- 🗣️ The bird seemed to "spread the turkey gospel," eliciting laughter and on-message reactions from those present.
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