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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. He visited his regular spots, thanking everyone for the advancements made in achieving peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady continued their long-standing tradition of visiting Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also reached out to members of the armed services. This tradition has been upheld by 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, interacting with the officers on duty and exchanging baseball caps. He was also accompanied by his grandson Beau during the visit.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After seeing recent polls that indicate most 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 outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for that may be due to the lack of positive news on television.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive despite uncertain times, the president also acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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