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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term. He visited his regular spots, thanking for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as they usually do for Thanksgiving. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also made calls to members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many residents stayed inside to seek shelter from the rain on the island. Meanwhile, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with his grandson Beau. He greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, exchanging baseball caps and smiling as he walked through the hall.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and carefully choose where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden stated that he thinks this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook portrayed on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he expressed. "When you watch TV, you are often exposed to negative news rather than positive news."
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw Congress possibly pushing Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and offered subtle critiques of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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