Washington — President Trump on Tuesday pardoned turkeys "Gobble" and "Waddle" in keeping with storied White House Thanksgiving tradition .

Mr. Trump, with first lady Melania at his side, said he was granting the turkeys a "full and unconditional pardon."

Tuesday's ceremony is one of Mr. Trump's final actvities at the White House before he heads to Mar-a-Lago for the holiday.

Here are some photos from the day's festivities:

Turkeys Waddle and Gobble, who will receive a presidential pardon at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving, enjoy their hotel room at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Waddle and Gobble stayed at Washington D.C.'s posh Willard Hotel ahead of Tuesday's pardoning.

Nicholas, the son of White House p

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