In keeping with a White House custom, US President Joe Biden spared two turkeys on Monday from becoming the main course for this week’s Thanksgiving feast. At the pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn, Biden declared, “I hereby pardon Chocolate and Chip.”
There were a number of youngsters in attendance when Biden informed them that the big white birds were named after his favorite ice cream flavor. The chickens were reared in North Carolina on a farm.
As a table was set out, 46 pounds (21 kilograms) of Chocolate, Biden said, “That’s a big bird.” In his remarks about how the Democrats performed well in the midterm elections and that there was no “election fraud,” Biden also employed some clever wordplay.
“The votes are in. They’ve been counted and verified. There’s no ballot stuffing. There’s no fowl play,” Biden said, inviting laughter and some weird looks. Not content with that, he continued on and even managed to include his dog in the Thanksgiving and exam drama.
” The only red wave this season is going to be a German Shepherd, Commander,” the president said, referring to his dog, who “knocks over the cranberry sauce on our table.”
Turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving feast, which will be enjoyed this Thursday, for the majority of American families. The epidemic had a negative impact on previous years’ celebrations, and Biden also took the opportunity to recognize the medical professionals who had helped to safeguard US communities during the crisis—doctors, nurses, and scientists.
“We couldn’t even safely host large family gatherings for Thanksgiving two years ago. We can now, “said him. “Let’s keep going; that’s progress.” Later that day, Biden and First Lady Jill Biden traveled to North Carolina to host a “Friendsgiving” luncheon to honor Marines.
“You are the backbone, the sinew, the spine of the country,” Biden told the Marines, while also paying tribute to their families. “We really wanted to come and tell you how much we appreciate all you have done, and you know John Milton the famous poet said they also serve those who only stand and wait.”
