US President Biden pardoned turkeys Jelly and Peanut Butter on the eve of Thanksgiving in Thanksgiving Country. This was reported by CNN.
The “pardon” ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House. During it, Biden, for the first time as head of state, “pardoned” the turkeys in a comic manner. It is noted that the president saved the animals from being prepared for dinner for him during the holidays. After the pardon, the Indiana turkeys will be sent back to their home state to a research farm.
Earlier, American celebrities asked the US President to give pardoned turkeys to animal rights activists for Thanksgiving. The petition with the appeal was signed by singer Billie Eilish, actor Joaquin Phoenix, British comedian Ricky Gervais, actresses Rooney Mara and Mina Suvari. Representatives of the Farm Sanctuary organization noted that turkeys usually pardoned by the White House leader are sent to farms, contact zoos and universities with poultry science programs, where they are most likely not cared for as individuals with their unique personal characteristics, emotions, needs. and preferences.
Last year, the then current US President Donald Trump “pardoned” a couple of turkeys on the eve of Thanksgiving. A pardoning ceremony for two birds, named Corn and Cob, was also held at the White House Rose Garden. A married couple and their children took part in it.