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President Biden made one last visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he stopped at his usual destinations and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for 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 tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
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 showed his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president spent a lot of time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States. He encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid excessively pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
Mr. Biden commented on how recent polls have shown that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative outlook portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that when you watch TV, you are often bombarded with negative news, which may contribute to your perception.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive in uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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