A Pig's Tale: Hog Named Six Seven Spared by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the identical stature as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted a Donald Trump moment this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, provided by a Coral Gables firefighter, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people yelling “six seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a leading lexicon site recently declared “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.
“It embodies the character of Miami: happy, varied, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Every time, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and strong coffee as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
