Sasha and Malia Obama joined their father at the annual turkey pardoning ceremony . This year’s turkeys were from California and named Honest and Abe
President Obama told a number of jokes including calling Abe the TOTUS – the turkey of the United States
Last year the girls’ demeanor at the ceremony was criticized by an aide who was forced to resign
The Obama girls laughed at their father’s jokes this year (although the smiles didn’t last too long)
The family also served Thanksgiving meal to homeless veterans in Washington DC.
The annual Turkey Pardoning Ceremony is a White House Tradition.
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