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Biden concluded his time as president with a last visit to Nantucket. During the visit, he visited his typical locations, showing appreciation for advancements in 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 first lady of the United States carried out their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They visited Nantucket to give pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics, as well as made phone calls to members of the military. This tradition has been maintained by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers working there, all while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
The president took some time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After considering recent polls showing that many Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to declining viewership of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on television.
He suggested that there might be a reason for that. When you watch TV, most of the news you see is not positive.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during times of uncertainty, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent concepts.
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