Washington– president Donald Trump He plans to grant a ceremonial pardon to two turkeys and travel to his private resort in Florida on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving, a respite during a turbulent and uncertain chapter of his second term.
Waddle and Gobble, who will be rescued from the dinner table, enjoyed a luxurious hotel stay before their visit to the White House. Pardoning Türkiye is a presidential tradition It dates back years.
However, Thanksgiving may not provide Trump with much political relief after Democrats scored sweeping victories in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere earlier this month. Some research suggests that holiday meals might as well Cost more this yearDespite the president’s statements Insist on otherwisea reminder of the ongoing frustration with rising prices.
At the same time, Trump is striving to move forward with a plan aimed at achieving just that Ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine After the previous version faced quick criticism from European allies and even some Republicans. And the US Army as well Preparing to target Venezuela With military strikes, as part of an anti-drug operation that could ultimately destabilize the country’s leadership.
In Washington, Trump faces the prospect of a split Republican coalition before next year’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. Some members of his party have already taken the rare step of bypassing the president by successfully pushing legislation to force the Justice Department to release more documents about… Jeffrey Epstein case.
Trump faced a setback in court this week when… A federal judge threw out the cases Against James Comey and Letitia James, targets of the president’s retaliation campaign.
Comey, the former FBI director who was fired by Trump during his first term, was accused of making a false statement and obstructing Congress. James, the New York prosecutor who investigated the president between his two terms in office, was charged with mortgage fraud.
Both have pleaded not guilty and said the prosecutions were politically motivated, pointing to Trump’s public demands for the Justice Department to punish his enemies.
The judge said the interim US attorney, a former member of Trump’s personal legal team, who obtained the indictments, was appointed illegally. However, the decision was made without bias, so the Justice Department could once again try to charge Comey and James.
All the latest developments are contributing to a moment of frenetic activity for the White House, which usually settles into a quiet and festive holiday season.
However, despite The traditional arrival of the Christmas tree On Monday, the presidential residence will be much different this year. Although holiday tours are expected to continue, Trump’s decision to demolish the building’s east wing to make room for it New dance hall Converting part of the White House grounds into a construction site.