The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Leader.
While perhaps not at the identical stature as sparing 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 executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a current administration.
“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life without fear.”
This ceremony, which both honors and questions the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, provided by a first responder, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people exclaiming “six-seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so widespread that a prominent word reference recently made “six-seven” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It captures the character of Miami: joyful, diverse, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Annually, we are delighted to mark tradition and kindness in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they celebrated the swine's new lease on life.
