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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he made his regular stops, expressing appreciation for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts as they usually do on Thanksgiving. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also called members of the armed services. This is a tradition the family has been following since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains covered the island, most people stayed indoors, but President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After reviewing recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decline in viewership for traditional news sources and overly negative news coverage on television.
He believed there was a reason for that, suggesting that when you watch TV, you’re often bombarded with negative news rather than positive stories.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild criticism of some of the President-elect’s recent ideas.
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