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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. He visited his usual spots, showing appreciation for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed forces. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains hit the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked around with his grandson Beau. Most people stayed indoors during the bad weather.
The president thought carefully about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and pay attention to where they get their news from.
Mr. Biden commented on recent public opinion surveys that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the overly negative outlook presented on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch television, you are often not exposed to positive news stories."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that there may be challenges ahead for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and offered mild criticism of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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