(CNN) President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in the annual turkey pardon in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday.

Justice, along with a side of stuffing and cranberry sauce, was served when the President chose a turkey named Butter over the fowl's partner in crime, Bread.

During the pardoning ceremony, Trump couldn't resist joking about the impeachment inquiry, telling the crowd in the Rose Garden that the turkeys "have already received subpoenas to appear in Adam Schiff's basement" next week.

He added: "It seems the Democrats are accusing me of being too soft on Turkey. But Bread and Butter, I should note that unlike previous witnesses, you and I have actually met."

Along with White House staff, the President's daughter, Tiffany Trump, as well as Republican Reps. Mark Meadows and Matt Gaetz were spotted in the audience for the pardoning.

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