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President Biden made a final trip to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited familiar locations and discussed the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving visits. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This is a tradition that they have been doing since 1975.
On Thursday, during heavy rains on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He also walked through the station with his grandson Beau, exchanging baseball caps and smiling.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
When asked about recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the state of the country, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, there is a lack of positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged there may be challenges in store for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed slight disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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