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It might not have been at the identical stature as sparing holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own Donald Trump moment this week by ritually sparing the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture 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,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the onset of a second term in office.

“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life free from concern.”

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

The pig, donated by a Coral Gables firefighter, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “six-seven” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently declared “six-seven” its top term for the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The annual pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to begin the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the essence of Miami: joyful, multicultural, and based in heritage that unite the community. Each year, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and Cuban coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.