- Former president yet to tweet after account reactivated
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Good morning, US politics blog readers. It’s been more than 24 hours since Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk allowed Donald Trump to return to the platform, and the former president hasn’t said a word. You would think Trump has plenty on his mind, considering his announcement last week that he will run for the White House in 2024, even as his legal situation is looking perilous after the justice department appointed a special counsel to handle two criminal investigations into his conduct. But the day is just beginning, and perhaps Trump will make his return in the hours ahead.
Here’s what else is happening today:
Joe Biden pardons the Thanksgiving turkey at 11.15am eastern time, marking the 75th anniversary of this most American of traditions. He then heads to military bases in North Carolina to celebrate Friendsgiving with the troops and their families.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will speak with reporters aboard Air Force One during the flight to North Carolina, some time after 4.20pm.
Democrats in Congress want answers after the New York Times reported on another leak from the supreme court, albeit from a case decided several years ago, Politico reports.