WEBVTT 00:00.840 --> 00:02.210 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 00:02.210 --> 00:06.415 the President of the United States and Mrs. Trump. 00:06.415 --> 00:07.549 (audience applauding) 00:07.549 --> 00:10.299 (turkey gobbles) 00:32.910 --> 00:33.743 - Thank you very much. 00:33.743 --> 00:35.010 Please, be seated. 00:37.840 --> 00:39.393 Good afternoon, everyone. 00:40.240 --> 00:43.530 A very special day at the White House, we are thrilled 00:43.530 --> 00:48.530 to be joined today by our great First Lady, Melania. 00:48.724 --> 00:52.240 (audience applauding) 00:52.240 --> 00:55.630 On behalf of the entire Trump family, I want to wish 00:55.630 --> 00:59.998 all Americans a very, very happy Thanksgiving. 00:59.998 --> 01:03.360 (audience applauding) 01:03.360 --> 01:05.690 At this time of the year, we reflect 01:05.690 --> 01:09.250 on all of the many blessings in our lives. 01:09.250 --> 01:11.280 We're also very glad to be joined 01:11.280 --> 01:15.330 by the Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, 01:15.330 --> 01:19.070 Jeff Sveen, along with his wife, Marcia, 01:19.070 --> 01:23.840 his father, John, his sons, Andrew, Peter, and Samuel, 01:23.840 --> 01:25.830 and their very beautiful families. 01:25.830 --> 01:27.210 Thank you very much for being here. 01:27.210 --> 01:28.060 Thank you. 01:28.060 --> 01:29.090 Thank you. 01:29.090 --> 01:30.068 Jeff, thank you. 01:30.068 --> 01:31.480 (audience applauding) 01:31.480 --> 01:35.710 Thanksgiving is a time of great American traditions, 01:35.710 --> 01:38.130 and today we continue a very special one, 01:38.130 --> 01:43.130 when a lucky turkey gets a presidential pardon. 01:43.800 --> 01:45.360 That turkey is so lucky. 01:45.360 --> 01:47.360 I've never seen such a beautiful turkey. 01:48.310 --> 01:51.960 It has been stated that President Abraham Lincoln, 01:51.960 --> 01:54.710 Honest Abe, was the first President 01:54.710 --> 01:57.740 to grant such a pardon after his son, Tad, 01:57.740 --> 02:02.347 befriended the Christmas turkey and implored his father, 02:02.347 --> 02:04.987 "Please, Dad, please, save it." 02:06.010 --> 02:08.620 In this grand tradition, I am pleased to announce 02:08.620 --> 02:13.620 that today's lucky bird and guest of honor is named Peas, 02:14.450 --> 02:18.200 along with his alternate named Carrots. 02:18.200 --> 02:19.993 The children will understand that. 02:21.100 --> 02:24.130 The winner of this vote was decided 02:24.130 --> 02:26.090 by a fair and open election 02:26.090 --> 02:29.410 conducted on the White House website. 02:29.410 --> 02:30.953 This was a fair election. 02:32.080 --> 02:35.930 Unfortunately, Carrots refused to concede and demanded 02:35.930 --> 02:38.627 a recount, and we're still fighting with Carrots. 02:38.627 --> 02:39.530 (audience laughs) 02:39.530 --> 02:41.780 And I will tell you, we've come to a conclusion. 02:41.780 --> 02:45.754 Carrots, I'm sorry to tell you, the result did not change. 02:45.754 --> 02:47.280 (audience laughs) 02:47.280 --> 02:48.793 It's too bad for Carrots. 02:48.793 --> 02:49.626 (audience laughs) 02:49.626 --> 02:50.860 Peas and Carrots are 02:50.860 --> 02:54.130 the very first National Thanksgiving turkeys 02:54.130 --> 02:58.430 from the very great state of South Dakota. 02:58.430 --> 02:59.611 Love South Dakota. 02:59.611 --> 03:01.620 (audience applauding) 03:01.620 --> 03:04.430 For this occasion, we are excited to be joined 03:04.430 --> 03:07.650 by Governor-elect, a real friend of ours, Kristi Noem. 03:07.650 --> 03:08.483 Where's Kristi? 03:08.483 --> 03:09.316 (audience applauding) 03:09.316 --> 03:10.470 Kristi, stand up, Kristi. 03:10.470 --> 03:11.543 Congratulations. 03:15.600 --> 03:18.690 She just ran a very, very great race 03:18.690 --> 03:21.150 against a very capable opponent, 03:21.150 --> 03:23.720 and that was really something special. 03:23.720 --> 03:25.213 Congratulations, Kristi. 03:26.160 --> 03:29.870 We're also happy to have Wyoming Congresswoman, 03:29.870 --> 03:32.750 friend of mine, Liz Cheney here with us. 03:32.750 --> 03:34.877 And she just had a big victory also. 03:34.877 --> 03:35.710 (audience applauding) 03:35.710 --> 03:36.543 Thank you. 03:38.320 --> 03:39.603 That was a great victory. 03:40.630 --> 03:43.580 They know what they're doing in Congress, Liz. 03:43.580 --> 03:46.300 Peas and Carrots were raised by a wonderful farmer 03:46.300 --> 03:51.300 from Riverside Hutterville Colony, and this is 03:51.410 --> 03:55.120 something that he's very proud of, Ruben Waldner. 03:55.120 --> 03:57.730 I want to just thank Ruben for having done a great job. 03:57.730 --> 03:58.563 Where's Ruben? 03:58.563 --> 04:01.057 Ruben, stand up, Ruben, great job. 04:01.057 --> 04:01.890 (audience applauding) 04:01.890 --> 04:04.310 That's a good-looking turkey, great job. 04:04.310 --> 04:05.930 Thank you very much. 04:05.930 --> 04:07.890 Peas and Carrots were two out of a group 04:07.890 --> 04:11.080 of 50 exceptional turkeys raised for this event. 04:11.080 --> 04:13.600 And you can see that by looking at them. 04:13.600 --> 04:17.103 Together, they are known as The Presidential Flock. 04:18.060 --> 04:20.580 After their good fortune today, 04:20.580 --> 04:25.010 Peas and Carrots will both live out the rest of their days 04:25.010 --> 04:29.030 at Gobbler's Rest on the campus of Virginia Tech, 04:29.030 --> 04:31.240 good place, where they will enjoy 04:31.240 --> 04:34.260 a beautiful private enclosure under the care 04:34.260 --> 04:37.380 of poultry science students and veterinarians. 04:37.380 --> 04:38.213 In other words, they're gonna be 04:38.213 --> 04:40.980 well taken care of at Virginia Tech. 04:40.980 --> 04:45.980 However, it won't be entirely a rest. 04:46.020 --> 04:48.060 Even though Peas and Carrots have 04:48.060 --> 04:50.730 received a presidential pardon, 04:50.730 --> 04:53.480 I have warned them that House Democrats 04:53.480 --> 04:56.903 are likely to issue them both subpoenas. 04:56.903 --> 04:59.610 (audience laughs) 04:59.610 --> 05:03.820 Nonetheless, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I will be 05:03.820 --> 05:08.093 issuing both Peas and Carrots a presidential pardon. 05:09.360 --> 05:13.240 Unfortunately, I can't guarantee that your pardons 05:13.240 --> 05:17.920 won't be enjoined by the Ninth Circuit, always happens. 05:17.920 --> 05:19.730 They're guaranteed. 05:19.730 --> 05:23.770 All joking aside, this is a time for Americans 05:23.770 --> 05:27.610 to unite together in a spirit of love, understanding, unity, 05:27.610 --> 05:32.120 and joy, as one very proud American family. 05:32.120 --> 05:34.950 Our nation is doing well. 05:34.950 --> 05:37.180 We are now at the beginning 05:37.180 --> 05:40.083 of a national period of Thanksgiving. 05:41.090 --> 05:44.290 And as we pause to give thanks for all of the blessings 05:44.290 --> 05:48.540 that we've been bestowed, it really has been 05:48.540 --> 05:50.850 blessing after blessing after blessing. 05:50.850 --> 05:52.820 We're all very thankful. 05:52.820 --> 05:54.960 And we also pray for those in need, 05:54.960 --> 05:56.700 especially our fellow citizens 05:56.700 --> 06:00.810 impacted by the devastating wildfires 06:00.810 --> 06:02.960 in California, where I just came back. 06:02.960 --> 06:04.470 I've never seen anything like it. 06:04.470 --> 06:06.550 Probably nobody has. 06:06.550 --> 06:09.680 All American hearts are joined with theirs. 06:09.680 --> 06:12.420 We give thanks for the family, friends, neighbors 06:12.420 --> 06:15.270 and loved ones who enrich our lives, 06:15.270 --> 06:19.290 lift our spirits, and fill our days with joy. 06:19.290 --> 06:23.110 And we give thanks to God, who continues to shed 06:23.110 --> 06:26.660 his almighty grace upon this magnificent land 06:26.660 --> 06:29.580 that we all love so very much. 06:29.580 --> 06:32.250 We are truly blessed to be Americans. 06:32.250 --> 06:36.420 This is an incredible time for our country. 06:36.420 --> 06:39.850 Prosperity is soaring all across our land. 06:39.850 --> 06:43.320 We are especially thankful for the men and women 06:43.320 --> 06:48.320 who protect our families and who protect our flag. 06:48.820 --> 06:53.610 As we gather together this week with those we love, 06:53.610 --> 06:56.920 we share our gratitude to all of those who spend 06:56.920 --> 07:00.610 this holiday very, very far from home, 07:00.610 --> 07:04.220 serving in our military overseas. 07:04.220 --> 07:07.540 We send our eternal gratitude to the heroes 07:07.540 --> 07:12.540 who keep America safe, strong, proud, prosperous, and free. 07:12.830 --> 07:15.780 And we ask God to always watch 07:15.780 --> 07:20.000 over these incredible, brave Americans 07:20.000 --> 07:23.760 as they faithfully defend our nation 07:23.760 --> 07:27.080 and as they defend our home. 07:27.080 --> 07:30.630 Now, it's time to grant Peas and Carrots 07:30.630 --> 07:33.450 the pardon they've been waiting for. 07:33.450 --> 07:36.700 They are extremely lucky birds. 07:36.700 --> 07:38.310 Thank you, everyone. 07:38.310 --> 07:40.870 Have a very, very happy Thanksgiving. 07:40.870 --> 07:44.590 God bless you all and God bless America. 07:44.590 --> 07:45.849 Thank you very much. 07:45.849 --> 07:47.819 (audience applauding) Thank you. 07:47.819 --> 07:49.486 Thank you very much. 07:54.077 --> 07:54.910 Oh. 07:55.802 --> 07:58.635 (turkey growling) 08:08.853 --> 08:13.567 Peas, I hereby grant you a full pardon! 08:13.567 --> 08:14.866 (audience laughs) 08:14.866 --> 08:18.033 (audience applauding) 08:22.770 --> 08:25.344 Thank you very much, everybody, really great. 08:25.344 --> 08:26.737 Thank you, thank you very much. 08:26.737 --> 08:29.904 (audience applauding) 08:32.625 --> 08:33.633 Thank you very much. 08:33.633 --> 08:35.618 - Thank you, have a good Thanksgiving. 08:35.618 --> 08:38.785 ("God Bless America") 08:44.136 --> 08:45.104 - [Woman] Bring your family. 08:45.104 --> 08:46.012 - [Man] Yeah, come on up. 08:46.012 --> 08:47.461 Hey guys, come on up. 08:47.461 --> 08:48.848 Quick, quick, come here. 08:48.848 --> 08:49.681 Come on.