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Although not quite at the same level as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade conducted a Donald Trump moment this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition 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. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of pardons issued since the commencement of a second term in office.

“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”

The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The swine, contributed by a first responder, was named for the modern linguistic fad of young people yelling “6-7” – originating from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently made “six-seven” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Peaceful Retirement

Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.

“This swine clemency has become one of our favorite ways to kick off the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.

“It embodies the essence of Miami: happy, varied, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Every time, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Participants enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they marked the pig's pardon.