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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he made his typical stops, thanking people for the advancements made towards 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 visited various locations in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, handing out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also made phone calls to members of the armed services, carrying on a family tradition that began in 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island, but President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them, while also showing his grandson Beau around the station.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After considering recent polls that indicate most Americans are worried about the country’s future, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and pessimistic reporting on television.
He mentioned that there might be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you often see more negative news than positive news.
Despite trying to uplift Americans and urge them to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. The president foresaw a scenario where Congress might compel Mr. Trump to tone down some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval towards some of the ideas put forth by his successor.
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