Appearing with first lady Melania Trump in front of the White House, the president made brief remarks thanking healthcare workers and researchers working on a Covid-19 vaccine.
According to tradition, two turkeys named Corn and Cob stayed at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel before the official ceremony. After an online poll, Corn was chosen to be pardoned.
Trump did not take questions at the event, and ignored a shouted question about whether he was considering pardoning himself.
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Continue reading…Appearing with first lady Melania Trump in front of the White House, the president made brief remarks thanking healthcare workers and researchers working on a Covid-19 vaccine.According to tradition, two turkeys named Corn and Cob stayed at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel before the official ceremony. After an online poll, Corn was chosen to be pardoned.Trump did not take questions at the event, and ignored a shouted question about whether he was considering pardoning himself.Trump pardons turkey after agreeing to presidential transitionLame duck pardons turkey: Trump confronts reality at muted Thanksgiving eventContinue reading…