NC turkeys Gobble, Waddle to be pardoned ahead of Thanksgiving 2025 at White House

WASHINGTON — Two turkeys from North Carolina will get the special honor of being pardoned at the White House this year for Thanksgiving.

President Trump along with the First Lady will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation with a ceremony taking place tomorrow.

Last week, social media users were asked to select this year’s turkey names from the options provided by North Carolina 4H and FFA students.

The turkeys have officially been named “Gobble” and “Waddle”.

Both were raised in Nahunta, North Carolina.

When the two arrived in Washington they were treated to a luxurious stay at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel.

After the ceremony, the pair will live out the rest of their lives in the care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University.

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