President Donald Trump is gearing up for Thanksgiving, planning to grant ceremonial pardons to two turkeys, Waddle and Gobble, as he flies to his private resort in Florida for the holiday. This traditional event holds a lighter note amidst a current political storm, especially following resounding Democratic wins in key states like New Jersey and Virginia.
Despite a festive tradition, many Americans are reminded of rising prices, which could lead to more expensive Thanksgiving meals than last year. Trump has insisted otherwise, but many remain skeptical about the costs they will face this holiday.
In addition to domestic issues, Trump is struggling to push a significant plan to end the war in Ukraine, facing backlash from both Democrats and several members of his own party. U.S. military involvement in Venezuela also poses risks for his leadership amid soaring political fragmentation ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Just this week, Trump faced legal setbacks as a federal judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James, two figures in a series of lawsuits targeting the president. While Trump's plans for a typically quiet holiday season are overshadowed by challenges both at home and abroad, he remains focused on carrying out the Thanksgiving turkey pardon amidst ongoing controversies.
