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It might not have been at the identical stature as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted a Donald Trump moment this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.

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

“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of pardons issued since the onset of a new presidential term.

“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”

This ceremony, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The animal, contributed by a first responder, was named for the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six-seven” – inspired by a musical verse – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently named “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.

“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.

“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Every time, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way only Miami can.”

Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and cafecito as they marked the pig's pardon.