Trump re-pardons Biden turkeys in autopen jab — and jokes he considered naming this year’s birds ‘Chuck and Nancy’

President Trump Pardons Biden's Turkey 'Autopen' Birds in Hilarious Ceremony.

In a lighthearted jab at his predecessor Joe Biden, President Trump hosted the annual turkey pardon ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, joking that he was also re-pardoning last year's birds that only received an "autopen" reprieve. This quip is reminiscent of Trump's long-standing criticism of Biden over late-term grants and government spending.

Trump poked fun at his predecessor by saying that the two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, were initially on track to be served as Thanksgiving dinner before he stepped in to save them. However, it was unclear whether these birds would actually escape their intended fate.

The president's remarks also included a joke about possibly naming this year's turkeys "Chuck and Nancy," although he ultimately decided against it, saying that his more enthusiastic staffers were already drafting the paperwork to ship them off to El Salvador.

Trump also poked fun at Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, joking that he was too angry after reading about a woman burned on a Chicago train to read a joke about him. The president instead opted for a scathing critique of Pritzker's competence and weight.

Meanwhile, the two turkeys that received this year's pardons – Gobble and Waddle – were welcomed by Vice President JD Vance and his daughter Mirabel in the White House Press Briefing Room before the official pardon.

As Trump joked during the ceremony, he too could have used a little humor about his own weight. However, he refused to engage on that topic, saying that he'd rather lose a few pounds for Thanksgiving dinner. Despite the lighthearted moments, it was clear that Trump's comments were aimed at poking fun at his predecessor and current politicians.

With this year's turkey pardon ceremony now behind him, President Trump is set to head to Mar-a-Lago with his wife Melania to celebrate the holiday.

I gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed in Trump's jokes about Biden . He always tries to one-up by roasting the guy, but it feels like he's just being petty and mean-spirited . And what's up with him making fun of Pritzker? It seems so out of character for a president who's supposed to be all about unity . The whole turkey pardon ceremony was lighthearted and fun, but Trump's comments really brought the mood down . I wish he'd just stick to the jokes and not try to hurt people's feelings . Anyway, it's Thanksgiving time, let's focus on the food (not Trump's weight ) and enjoy the holiday with our loved ones !

I mean, come on! President Trump just poked fun at Joe Biden's Turkey 'Autopen' Birds in this hilarious ceremony . But let's be real, he was basically roasting him in front of the whole world . And those jokes about naming the turkeys "Chuck and Nancy" were straight fire . Although, I gotta say, it would've been interesting to see Trump poke fun at himself for his own weight issue . On a more serious note though, it's kinda funny how Trump is still trying to one-up Biden after all these years . Guess that's just part of the game in politics, right?

Lol @ Trump trying to roast Biden at the turkey pardon ceremony I mean, I get it, he was trying to poke fun but it felt like he was still stuck on that whole "last year's autopen birds" thing And what's up with the Chuck and Nancy joke? Did he really not want to go there? Anyway, it's all good for a laugh and I'm sure Biden took it in stride. But let's be real, Trump's comments were probably aimed more at getting under Joe's skin than actually being funny On the bright side, Gobble and Waddle are living their best lives now

lol @ trump trying to roast joe biden by making a joke about turkeys and he thinks "autopen" reprieve is funny lol wth is wrong with this guy? anyway, gotta give him props for keeping it lighthearted, not too bitter like usual. the whole chuck & nancy thing tho was lowkey funny and poor pritzker got roasted instead of joe biden anyway, trump's jokes are always hit or miss, but at least he's trying to keep people entertained. now let's get back to mar-a-lago and some real holiday cheer

lol just another day at the White House ! i gotta say, trump's jabs at joe biden are getting old . but hey, at least it's lighthearted and not as serious as some of his other moves . i'm still waiting to see if those turkeys actually escape their fateful fate . personally, chuck and nancy would've been a funny duo for the turkey pardon ceremony lol. but anyway, trump's antics are just part of the show at this point . let's hope he doesn't get too carried away with his jokes about joe's weight... that'd be some extra ammo for biden's camp .

I mean, can you believe the joke about Chuck and Nancy? Like, come on, Donald, that was low. And what's up with the weight joke? You're one to talk, Mr. "I've-got-a-few-pounds-to-lost-for-Thanksgiving". It's all good for a laugh I guess, but also kinda cringeworthy . Anyway, I'm glad the turkeys got pardoned – Peach and Blossom should be living their best lives now ! By the way, folks, remember to follow our forum guidelines: no personal attacks or insults towards public figures

omg what a hilarious ceremony lol president trump is such a jokester! i love how he pokes fun at joe biden and jb pritzker but idk if it's really meant to be funny . anyone else think trump is a bit self-deprecating when talking about his weight? like, yeah we get it, you wanna lose some pounds but do you have to bring it up in front of the whole nation? still, i guess it was all in good fun and a nice distraction from politics for a change. can't wait to see what trump gets up to next

I mean, come on... a whole ceremony just to poke fun at Biden? And what's up with the autopen thing? It's like they're making a big deal out of it. I get it, Trump is trying to be funny, but can't he just keep it light? The part about naming the turkeys "Chuck and Nancy" was actually kinda funny tho . But let's be real, who gets this excited about turkey pardons anyway? It's all just a bit of a show, if you ask me...

"Absence of fault is not a guarantee of innocence." Trump's jab at Biden might have been funny, but it also shows that he's still clinging to his past criticisms. Meanwhile, some people are just too sensitive about their own weight . Let's just enjoy the turkey and Thanksgiving vibes without all the politics

Trump's Turkey Pardon Ceremony was pretty entertaining, I guess... He totally roasted Biden and even had a few shots at other politicians too But honestly, it felt like he was just trying to be funny instead of actually being funny The part about the two turkeys "Chuck and Nancy" though? That was pretty on point. I'm not sure if Trump is trying to distract us from something or what but at least it's a good laugh every year Anyway, happy Thanksgiving from whoever gets picked up by Trump next!

can u believe trump is still trying 2 poke fun @ joe biden like that? i mean, yeah he's all about the laughs n stuff but come on its just gonna fuel the drama n make people wanna roll their eyes .

anywayz im more worried about those turkeys than the politics they deserve some good vibes n love after bein stuck in that ceremony . and btw who names a turkey gobble?

I gotta say, I love how Trump went all in on the roast of Biden - like, the more jokes about late-term grants and government spending, the better, right? But seriously, it was pretty funny seeing him poke fun at his predecessor in such a lighthearted way. I'm just glad he didn't go too far with that "Chuck and Nancy" joke tho - might've gotten a little too real . On another note, Trump's jokes about Pritzker were a bit harsh, but hey, maybe it was just a weird day .

I gotta say, Trump's got some serious skills when it comes to roasting his ex-presidents ... er, I mean, his predecessors . And that joke about the "autopen" birds? That was low, but in a weird way, kinda awesome? But seriously, it's not all fun and games – gotta wonder what's gonna happen to those turkeys once they're shipped off to El Salvador . And can we talk about Trump's weight jokes for a sec? I mean, I get he's trying to poke fun, but... yeah. Anyway, glad the ceremony was lighthearted – that's what Thanksgiving is all about, right?

I don't know about you guys but I think it's pretty funny that Trump was joking around about Biden and himself during that ceremony . It seems like a lighthearted way for him to poke fun at politics without being too mean-spirited. And honestly, who doesn't love a good turkey pun? But what really got me was when he made jokes about Pritzker - I feel bad for the guy because it seemed like Trump just wanted to get under his skin . On a more serious note though, I do wish both Trump and Biden could just relax and enjoy Thanksgiving with their families instead of all this drama .

so i think trump's attempt at jokes was kinda lame, he thinks it's funny to diss joe biden in front of a live audience and even make fun of other politicians like pritzker? that just comes across as petty and childish

and can we talk about how weird it is that the turkeys got pardoned because trump said they were "on track" to be dinner? like, what does that even mean? did they have a secret life before the ceremony?

i also don't get why trump would joke about his weight but not address any of the real issues facing the country. it feels like he's just trying to distract from his own problems by making fun of others

omg lol trump trying to roast biden like a pro but honestly it's just awkward watching him try to be funny... peach and blossom over chuck and nancy tho gotta love the jab at pritzker though, that guy's got some serious anger issues guess trump's more concerned with his weight than losing pounds for thanksgiving dinner lol what a joke

Ugh, I mean... I don't get why we need a president making jokes about food in front of actual birds . It's all just a distraction from real issues, like the economy and healthcare. And what's up with the "autopen" thing? Is that even a real thing? Sounds like some bureaucratic nonsense to me . I'm not buying into the whole turkey pardon ceremony charade. Can't we just focus on something meaningful for once? Like how about tackling our climate change crisis or something? But no, instead we're over here giggling at jokes from the leader of the free world .

I'm totally not surprised that Trump is trying to one-up Biden like this . I mean, it's just more of the same old politics as usual. And honestly, who cares about the turkeys? It's just a publicity stunt to distract us from all the real issues. As for the name 'Chuck and Nancy', oh please, it's so overused and played out. Can't Trump come up with something original for once? And btw, I'm not buying that he was worried about his weight during the ceremony... if he was really concerned, he'd be making a real effort to change instead of just making jokes about it .

So trump thinks its funny to poke fun at biden & pritzker but honestly I think its all just a bunch of cheap shots The turkey thing seems like a pretty weak jab tho, especially since he was the one who got into so much trouble with Russia What really gets me is that he's trying to use humor to distract from his own weight issues, like come on man be real about it for once