This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the equivalent scale as pardoning festive fowl, but the county's top official experienced 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-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. Clemency is justified for her. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of pardons issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future free from concern.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The pig, contributed by a local firefighter, was named for the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “six-seven” – inspired by a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Annually, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Participants enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they marked the pig's pardon.
