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Biden visits Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he stopped at his usual places, thanking the progress 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 first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts to continue their Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also took the time to call members of the military. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many residents stayed indoors on the island. President Biden, however, seemed cheerful as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He was also accompanied by his grandson Beau during the visit.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States for a while and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After observing recent public opinion polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative perspectives often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be because when you watch TV, you are not likely to see a lot of positive news stories.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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