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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term in office. He visited his usual spots and thanked people for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as reaching out to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he 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.
The president discussed 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 they consume.
Mr. Biden commented on recent public opinion surveys that reveal a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and negative assessments on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite offering words of encouragement to the American people during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push for modifications to some of Mr. Trump’s plans, and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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