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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he visited his regular spots and thanked everyone for the progress made towards 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 the first lady visited various locations in Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also took the time to call members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During the rainy weather on Thursday, many people stayed indoors, but President Biden was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. 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 citizens to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of what news they consume.
When asked about recent surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be because when you watch television, there is usually not much positive news being reported.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged there may be challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also mildly criticized some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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