Biden Makes Final Pardon Of Turkeys Of His Presidency

ABC News reports:

Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who escaped a fowl fate of ending up on someone’s Thanksgiving table this year when they were pardoned Monday by President Biden at the White House. “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington,” Biden said to what he said was a crowd of 2,500 gathered on the South Lawn.

“It’s also my last time to speak here as your president during this season and give thanks and gratitude. So let me say to you, it’s been the honor of my life. I’m forever grateful.” Peach and Blossom traveled to Washington this week and were treated to a suite at the Willard InterContinental hotel before their big day on Monday, as is tradition. Biden said the birds were named after the Delaware state flower: the Peach Blossom.

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