It might not have been at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official experienced a Donald Trump moment this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a prosperous future free from concern.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of consuming swine during the holidays, was created to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, provided by a first responder, was given its name from the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six seven” – deriving from a musical verse – often seemingly at random. The trend became so pervasive that a leading lexicon site recently made “six-seven” its top term for the year.
The pardoned swine is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the end-of-year celebrations,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the essence of Miami: happy, diverse, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Each year, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they toasted the pig's pardon.
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