Trump, First Lady Pardon National Thanksgiving Turkey at White House

President Donald Trump gives the National Thanksgiving Turkey "Corn" a presidential pardon, as First Lady Melania Trump watches, during the traditional event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Nov. 24, 2020. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday pardoned a turkey and gave another a reprieve at the White House, two days before Thanksgiving.

“On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish every American a healthy and very happy Thanksgiving. We’re here today to continue a beloved annual tradition,” the Republican told a small crowd in the Rose Garden.