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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he made his regular stops and thanked everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the military. This is a family tradition that they have been doing since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains hit the island, many people stayed indoors. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while showing his grandson Beau around the building.
The president thought deeply about the current political situation in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Mr. Biden commented on recent surveys that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be due to the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He suggested 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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