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President Biden made his last trip to Nantucket before leaving office. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed services. This is a tradition that the family has been following since 1975.
When rain poured down on the island, most people stayed indoors on Thursday. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and guided his grandson Beau through the building.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion polls that indicate most Americans are worried about where the country is heading, Mr. Biden suggested that this is due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news outlets and overly negative news coverage on television.
He suggested that the reason for the lack of good news on television may be due to the fact that positive stories are not as commonly shown.
Despite his message of optimism for the American people, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push for changes to some of Mr. Trump’s plans, and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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