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President Biden visited Nantucket one last time during his presidency, visiting the usual spots and expressing thanks for advancements in peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts to carry out their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also reached out to members of the military. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, the majority of residents stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled and interacted with the officers on duty, even swapping baseball caps with them. He also 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 viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
Joe Biden discussed recent public opinion surveys that revealed a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He thinks this is partly due to declining viewership of traditional news outlets and the overly negative tone of television news.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, there is not much positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and also subtly criticized some of the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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