‘Big, fat slob’: Feathers fly as Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys
US President Donald Trump has pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House in characteristic style, slipping in digs at his political rivals such as predecessor Joe Biden.
This year's turkey pardon, a presidential tradition dating back decades and which has been de rigeur since 1989, saw Trump wield his clemency powers to spare the lives of Waddle and Gobble and save them from the Thanksgiving table.
Only Gobble was present for the ceremony itself, though Waddle made an earlier appearance in the White House briefing room alongside press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, stand next to national Thanksgiving turkey Gobble. (AP)
"Waddle, want to give us a gobble?" Leavitt asked. The turkey obliged.
"Very on mes...