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Biden took one last trip to Nantucket as President. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving 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 the first lady visited various locations in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. 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, but President Biden was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, shook hands, and exchanged baseball caps with them while showing his grandson Beau around the station.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States for a while, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about the state of the country, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative tone of TV news reports.
He suggested that the reason for that might be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged the challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disagreement with his successor’s recent proposals.
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