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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, stopping at his regular spots to thank everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when most people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled, greeted the officers on duty, and even exchanged baseball caps with them. He also showed his grandson Beau around the station.
During his reflection, the president discussed the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be because people are turning away from traditional news sources and that TV news tends to focus on negative news.
He expressed his belief that the reason for this could be because when you watch television, you are often not exposed to much positive news.
Despite advising Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter obstacles in the future. He suggested that Mr. Trump might need to adjust some of his plans based on Congress demands, and also expressed slight disapproval of some of Mr. Trump’s recent suggestions.
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