A moment meant for lighthearted tradition veered sharply into controversy this Tuesday, as a presidential ceremony took an unexpected turn under the Rose Garden's autumn sun. President Donald Trump turned this year's White House turkey-pardoning event into a pointed swipe at Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker, using the festive backdrop to deliver one of his bluntest personal digs while faulting the state's leaders for rejecting federal assistance amid Chicago's persistent violence. The remark — delivered on November 25, 2025, during his appearance in the Rose Garden — came moments after Trump granted clemency to the two featured birds, Waddle and Gobble. During the event, Trump tied his criticism to what he described as failures in Chicago's leadership, referencing last week's attack on 26-year

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