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Biden made one last visit to Nantucket as President. He visited his usual places and thanked everyone for the progress 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 followed their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also reached out to members of the armed services. This is a tradition the family has been doing since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited a fire station in Nantucket where he interacted with the officers on duty, smiling and exchanging baseball caps. He was accompanied by his grandson Beau during the visit.
The president thought deeply about the current state of politics in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be mindful of where they get their news.
Mr. Biden believes that the recent public opinion surveys, which show that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, are a result of fewer people tuning into traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on TV.
He suggested that the reason for this might be due to the fact that when you watch TV, you are often not exposed to positive news stories.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made some subtle critiques of his successor’s recent proposals.
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