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President Biden made his last visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he stopped at his usual places and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the 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 tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors, but President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau. Biden seemed happy and cheerful during the visit.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States, advising Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that when you watch TV, you are often bombarded with negative news rather than positive news.
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 anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild criticism towards some of his recent ideas.
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