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Although not quite at the same level as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official conducted a presidential-style act 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 core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a current administration.

“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”

The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The pig, contributed by a first responder, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six-seven” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The trend became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently declared “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.

A Future Secured

This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.

“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It captures the spirit of Miami: happy, multicultural, and based in heritage that bring people together. Every time, we are honored to observe culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”

Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach croquetas and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.