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President Biden visits Nantucket for one last time during his term. He visited his regular spots, thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
The president and the first lady spent their Thanksgiving morning in Massachusetts following their usual tradition of delivering pumpkin pies to first responders on Nantucket. They also made calls to members of the military, continuing a family tradition that has been ongoing since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, most people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while walking through the building with his grandson Beau.
The president pondered for a while about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid focusing too much on pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After looking at 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 tuning into traditional news sources and the pessimistic views portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that when you watch television, there is generally a lack of positive news being reported.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and gently questioned some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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