Donald Trump makes dig about Joe Biden as he pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

President Donald Trump and wife Melania, stand next to national Thanksgiving turkey Gobble during a pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

The president has pardoned two North Carolina turkeys, Gobble and Waddle – although Waddle was missing for the Rose Garden ceremony.

“Gobble, I just want to tell you this – very important – you are hereby unconditionally pardoned,” Mr Trump said, drawing applause from the crowd.