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While perhaps not at the identical stature as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the county's top official experienced a Donald Trump moment this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a second term in office.

“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to mirror the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The pig, provided by a first responder, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people exclaiming “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The craze became so widespread that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Peaceful Retirement

This particular pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the ceremony's official statement.

“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the essence of Miami: happy, varied, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Every time, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”

Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and Cuban coffee as they toasted the swine's new lease on life.