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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked people for the progress towards peace 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 his wife visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the military. This tradition has been upheld by the family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president took some time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
Mr. Biden mentioned that recent public opinion surveys have shown that a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for that might be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite his call for Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump could face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and made subtle critiques of his successor’s recent ideas.
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