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President Biden made his last visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he went to his regular destinations and thanked the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic during these challenging times.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving visits. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been upheld by the family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station, interacting with the officers on duty and sharing baseball caps with them. He was seen smiling and walking with his grandson Beau during the visit, while most residents stayed indoors due to the weather.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their identity, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be aware of the news they consume.
Joe Biden commented on the results of recent public opinion surveys that revealed many Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and negative portrayals of the situation on television.
He suggested that the reason for this is because when you watch television, there tends to be more negative news than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some mild disapproval of his successor’s recent ideas.
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