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President Biden visited Nantucket for the final time during his presidency. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for 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 for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also reached out to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During heavy rainfall on Thursday, the majority of residents stayed indoors, but 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 station.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States for a while, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
Mr. Biden believes that recent public opinion surveys, which show that most Americans are worried about the direction of the country, are influenced by the fact that fewer people are relying on traditional news sources and that TV shows often have negative views.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he mentioned. "When you watch television, there isn’t much positive news being broadcasted."
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 could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some concerns about the new ideas put forth by his successor.
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