The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named 6-7 Spared by Miami Dade County Leader.
While perhaps not at the same level as sparing holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own Donald Trump moment this week by ceremoniously saving 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 iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. 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 commencement of a second term in office.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life away from worry.”
This ceremony, which both honors and questions the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The swine, provided by a first responder, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently named “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: happy, multicultural, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Annually, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and strong coffee as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
