Light Ceremony Mood Shatters When Trump Drags Rivals And Melania Before The Turkey Cuts Him Off

In a notable shift from recent customs, Donald Trump injected his signature divisiveness into a respected White House event, leading to disappointment among many observers. On November 25, he carried out the Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony, a tradition initiated by George H.W. Bush in 1989. Rather than embracing the ceremony's meaningful symbolism, Trump opted to mock his political opponents, revealing that the turkeys were named Gobble and Waddle, and humorously suggesting alternative names based on Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi—turning the occasion into a spectacle of ridicule instead of gratitude.Moreover, Trump extended his jabs, seemingly indifferent to Melania Trump's potential feelings, asserting, “I wouldn’t care what Melania told me.” This rhetoric sparked a wave of backlash online, with users denouncing his transformation of a festive tradition into a platform for disdain. Additionally, Trump derided former President Biden, claiming last year’s turkey pardons were ineffective and contending he was saving them “in the nick of time.” Critics labeled his comments as a reflection of immaturity over decorum.