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President Biden visited Nantucket one last time during his term in office. During his visit, he stopped at his usual spots and talked about being thankful for the advancements made 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 the first lady visited Massachusetts as they usually do for Thanksgiving. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, many residents stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled, greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the building with his grandson Beau.
The president spent a significant amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, advising Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be aware of where they get their news from.
After reviewing recent public opinion surveys showing that a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative viewpoints often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, you tend to see more negative news than positive news.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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