BREAKING: President Trump pardons ‘Butter’ as the 2019 National Thanksgiving Turkey
The White House • November 26, 2019
BREAKING: President Trump pardons ‘Butter’ as the 2019 National Thanksgiving Turkey
This afternoon, President Donald J. Trump continued a
cherished White House holiday tradition by officially pardoning the
National Thanksgiving Turkey.
“Bread” and “Butter,” two birds from North Carolina,
were the feathered contestants vying for this year’s honor. In perhaps
the closest turkey pardon contest in White House history, Butter won
over Americans’ hearts by a slim margin—taking
50.3% of the vote.
Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump decided
to extend a pardon to both lucky birds. He also wished all Americans a
happy, peaceful Thanksgiving.
After a hard-fought race, both turkeys have earned some
quality rest and relaxation time. Following today’s Rose Garden
ceremony, they are now headed to their new home at “Gobblers Rest” on
the Virginia Tech campus. They will be cared for by
veterinarians and students at the school’s exhibit, where they can be
visited by the public.
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