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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, stopping at his regular spots to thank for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and to encourage Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They distributed pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, many people stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau, smiling.
The president took some time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States, advising Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
Mr. Biden mentioned that recent polls have shown that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He thinks this is because fewer people are tuning in to traditional news sources and because TV tends to give overly negative assessments.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he commented. "When you watch television, you typically don’t see much positive news."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive despite uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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