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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting his usual spots and thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for the family.
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 walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States for a significant amount of time, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent surveys that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to the declining popularity of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He mentioned that there might be a reason for that. When you watch TV, there is not much positive news being broadcasted.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also 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 subtly expressed disagreement with some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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