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

Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” stated the mayor in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a second term in office.

“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life away from worry.”

The event, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The animal, contributed by a local firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “6-7” – deriving from a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so widespread that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its top term for the year.

A Future Secured

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

“The annual pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.

“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and based in heritage that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.