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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, making his typical rounds and thanking everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts as they typically do 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 tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty. He appeared happy as he greeted them, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
After spending some time thinking about the political atmosphere in the United States, the president encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
Mr. Biden discussed how recent public opinion surveys have shown that many 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 presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be because when people watch television, they are often exposed to a lot of negative news and not much positive news.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive despite not knowing what the future holds, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and subtly disagreed with some of his successor’s recent thoughts.
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