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President Biden visited Nantucket one last time during his presidency. During his visit, he stopped at his regular 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 the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as spoke with members of the armed forces. This has been a tradition for 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 the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and showed his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president spent a significant amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He suggested that the reason for that may be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president still acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter in the future. He anticipated that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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