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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, making his typical rounds and thanking everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to maintain a sense of optimism.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving visits. They gave out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many residents stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden was seen smiling as he entered the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He also walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s future, Mr. Biden suggested that this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the negative tone of TV news.
He expressed that there could be a reason for it. When you watch TV, you tend to see more bad news than good news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild criticism towards some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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