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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term in office. During his visit, he stopped at his regular locations and thanked everyone for the advancements made toward peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Authored by Zach Montague
I am sending this report from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island, but President Biden chose to visit the Nantucket fire station. He smiled as he greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and even showed his grandson Beau around the station.
The president spent some time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion polls that show most Americans are worried about where the country is heading, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be because fewer people are turning to traditional news sources and because television news tends to focus on negative aspects.
He explained that the lack of good news on television is the reason for that.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw the possibility of Congress influencing Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and made subtle criticisms of a few of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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