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Trump's Thanksgiving Turmoil: Insults, Pardons, and Controversy

11/28/2025

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Trump's Controversial Pardons

U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism at the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony after calling J.B. Pritzker a "big, fat slob."
He said last year's pardons by Biden were invalid.
He discussed military operations against Venezuela and progress toward ending the war in Ukraine as the East Wing is demolished for a new ballroom.
A federal judge dismissed cases against Trump's opponents, Comey and James, for improper appointment.

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Tennessee Election Showdown

The Tennessee special election attracts heavy funding from both parties as the race tightens, even though U.S. President Donald Trump won the area by 22% last year.
Scott Golden, Republican Party Chair, warns the contest is tighter than expected.
Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee, stresses affordability and local issues.
Polls show dissatisfaction with rising costs, and a Democratic win could signal GOP divisions in a post-Trump landscape.

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Trump's Controversial Pardons

U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism at the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony after calling J.B. Pritzker a "big, fat slob."
He said last year's pardons by Biden were invalid.
He discussed military operations against Venezuela and progress toward ending the war in Ukraine as the East Wing is demolished for a new ballroom.
A federal judge dismissed cases against Trump's opponents, Comey and James, for improper appointment.

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