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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he went to his usual places and thanked everyone for the steps taken 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 visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, while also contacting members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains were hitting the island, many people stayed indoors, but 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 building.
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 be mindful of where they get their news from.
After observing recent public opinion surveys showing that many Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch television, you are often not presented with positive news stories."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive despite unknown circumstances, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disapproval towards his successor’s recent ideas.
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