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Biden visits Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he made his regular stops, thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the 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 has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while guiding his grandson Beau around the building.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After considering recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to the declining popularity of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be the lack of positive news on television.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He anticipated that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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