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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, stopping at his regular places and thanking people for the peace progress in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from 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 in Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He was seen smiling as he walked in with his grandson Beau, exchanging baseball caps and handshakes with the firefighters.
The president took some time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States. He encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
Mr. Biden commented on recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He thinks this is due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative tone of TV news reports.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you often don’t come across much positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges ahead for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw the possibility of Congress requiring Mr. Trump to compromise on some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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