Trump Pardons Gobble And Waddle As Americans Face Higher Turkey Prices

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Trump revived the White House turkey pardon by sparing two birds named Gobble and Waddle as turkey prices surged due to a smaller flock and avian flu. Retailers are rolling out promotions to soften higher costs, and Wells Fargo says prices for similar birds can vary widely depending on the store.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Turkey pardons returned to the White House as Trump spared two birds named Gobble and

00:06Waddle during a Rose Garden ceremony, according to CNBC. The turkeys, raised in North Carolina,

00:13will retire to North Carolina State University. The event took place as wholesale turkey prices

00:18climbed nearly 75% from last year and retail prices rose more than 25% due to a shrinking

00:25U.S. turkey flock and avian flu outbreaks. Major retailers launched holiday promotions

00:30to offset higher costs. Wells Fargo said prices for similarly sized turkeys can vary by $20

00:36depending on where consumers shop. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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