White House Turkey Admits Role in Plame Leak Case; Pardon is Possible
WASHINGTON DC- In a stunning revelation, "Gobbler," the White House Thanksgiving turkey, today acknowledged being the "senior administration official" who originally leaked the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame to journalists over 2 years ago.
Sources close to the case say that Gobbler has entered into a plea agreement with Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald.
"Gobbler has cooperated fully with the Special Prosecutor from the outset," said his attorney, Robert Bennett. "He is as eager as anyone to get the facts of this matter out in the open."
Despite months of speculation about Gobbler's possible role in the scandal, President Bush has remained defiantly supportive of his turkey, who had previously served in the same position when Bush was governor of Texas.
"Some critics of my administration would like to see Gobbler tried in the media," said Bush. "But the other side is just playing politics. We can't kill him, cook him and eat him with gravy until we find out what the facts are. Gobbler's been a good friend and he's done a heckuva job. He deserves better treatment from the Democrats in Congress and from the media."
Just two days ago, when asked about Gobbler, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan McClellan became visibly annoyed, and flatly refused to acknowledge Gobbler's possible role in the scandal.
"What crime has Gobbler committed? What proof is there?" said McClellan. "Until wrongdoing has been proven, there's nothing to discuss. We have to let the facts come out first, before we jump to conclusions."
"Let me remind you, simply being moist and tasty is not a crime," McClellan added.
Gobbler (front) attends a Rose Garden ceremony in an undated White House photo.
With the revelation of Gobbler's role in the Plame leak, speculation among Washington insiders has turned to whether or not President Bush will pardon the White House turkey, and in so doing, try to distance the Administration from the scandal.
The President, who is currently visiting Asia, did not respond directly to a reporter's question about today's revelation. "It's important to remember that we're fighting a war against terrorists, which some people seem to forget. A government official may have leaked the identity of a US spy for political gain, and ended up endangering our national security. But this partisan quarreling only gives aid and comfort to our enemies. And we have more enemies since I've been President than we ever had before."
Sources close to the case say that Gobbler has entered into a plea agreement with Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald.
"Gobbler has cooperated fully with the Special Prosecutor from the outset," said his attorney, Robert Bennett. "He is as eager as anyone to get the facts of this matter out in the open."
Despite months of speculation about Gobbler's possible role in the scandal, President Bush has remained defiantly supportive of his turkey, who had previously served in the same position when Bush was governor of Texas.
"Some critics of my administration would like to see Gobbler tried in the media," said Bush. "But the other side is just playing politics. We can't kill him, cook him and eat him with gravy until we find out what the facts are. Gobbler's been a good friend and he's done a heckuva job. He deserves better treatment from the Democrats in Congress and from the media."
Just two days ago, when asked about Gobbler, White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan McClellan became visibly annoyed, and flatly refused to acknowledge Gobbler's possible role in the scandal.
"What crime has Gobbler committed? What proof is there?" said McClellan. "Until wrongdoing has been proven, there's nothing to discuss. We have to let the facts come out first, before we jump to conclusions."
"Let me remind you, simply being moist and tasty is not a crime," McClellan added.
Gobbler (front) attends a Rose Garden ceremony in an undated White House photo.
With the revelation of Gobbler's role in the Plame leak, speculation among Washington insiders has turned to whether or not President Bush will pardon the White House turkey, and in so doing, try to distance the Administration from the scandal.
The President, who is currently visiting Asia, did not respond directly to a reporter's question about today's revelation. "It's important to remember that we're fighting a war against terrorists, which some people seem to forget. A government official may have leaked the identity of a US spy for political gain, and ended up endangering our national security. But this partisan quarreling only gives aid and comfort to our enemies. And we have more enemies since I've been President than we ever had before."
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