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Although not quite at the equivalent scale as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing 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 center of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. Clemency is justified for her. 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 new presidential term.

“If we disregard eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “Let this swine have a prosperous future without fear.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The animal, donated by a first responder, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people yelling “6-7” – originating from a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.

A New Life

This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the ceremony's official statement.

“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to begin the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It captures the character of Miami: joyful, diverse, and based in heritage that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate tradition and kindness in a way unique to Miami.”

Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and strong coffee as they celebrated the pig's pardon.