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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his typical visits and thanking people for the advancements in peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket, located in Massachusetts
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors in Nantucket. However, President Biden visited the fire station on the island, where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He also took his grandson Beau along with him as they walked through the fire station.
The president thought 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 are consuming.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about where the country is heading, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people getting their news from traditional sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be attributed to the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent ideas.
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