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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. He visited his usual places and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from 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 spoke with members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
When heavy rains hit the island on Thursday, many residents stayed indoors. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty, all while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
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 carefully consider where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative outlook often seen on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch TV, there is not a lot of positive news being broadcasted."
Despite his call for Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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