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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, visiting familiar places and expressing thanks for advancements in peace efforts in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to maintain a sense of hope.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from a location in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This tradition has been part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, most people stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled, greeted the officers on duty, and exchanged baseball caps with them, all while showing his grandson Beau around the station.
The president spent a significant amount of time contemplating the current political atmosphere in the United States. He encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid focusing on pessimistic stories, and pay attention to where they get their news from.
After looking at recent surveys 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 tone often seen on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite promoting positivity during uncertain times, the president acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress could push Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of Trump’s recent ideas.
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