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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, stopping at his usual spots to thank everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging 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 part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also spoke with members of the military. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when most people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau, all while smiling.
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 the news sources they follow.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the negative outlook presented on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch television, you are often exposed to negative news rather than positive news."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive despite the unknown, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges in store for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to make adjustments to his plans and also made some mild criticisms of his successor’s recent proposals.
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