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Although not quite at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a Donald Trump moment this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.

“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”

The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The swine, donated by a local firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people yelling “6-7” – inspired by a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The phrase became so widespread that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Peaceful Retirement

The pardoned swine is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.

“It represents the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that unite the community. Every time, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.