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It might not have been at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the Miami-Dade County mayor 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-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. Clemency is justified for her. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a second term in office.

“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”

The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The animal, provided by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “6-7” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The phrase became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently declared “six-seven” its top term for the year.

A Future Secured

Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The annual pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to begin the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.

“It represents the character of Miami: joyful, multicultural, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Annually, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and cafecito as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.