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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term in office. He visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by the 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. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
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 reviewing recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to declining viewership of traditional news sources and negative assessments on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress may require Mr. Trump to make adjustments to his plans and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent proposals.
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