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Trump Pardons Turkeys Amid Rising Food Prices Debate

11/27/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned North Carolina turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, on November 25, 2025.
He cited a 33% drop in turkey prices as progress amid rising costs.
Even so, food prices stay high and groceries remain voters’ affordability issue.
The turkeys were selected by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Trump criticized Biden’s turkey pardons, touted his tax-and-spending package, and humorously suggested alternate turkey names.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned North Carolina turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, on November 25, 2025.
He cited a 33% drop in turkey prices as progress amid rising costs.
Even so, food prices stay high and groceries remain voters’ affordability issue.
The turkeys were selected by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Trump criticized Biden’s turkey pardons, touted his tax-and-spending package, and humorously suggested alternate turkey names.