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President Biden visited Nantucket one last time before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited familiar places and expressed thanks for the positive developments in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
The president and the first lady visited various locations in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving morning, giving pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also called members of the armed services, continuing a family tradition that started in 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau, all while smiling.
The president took some time to think about the current political environment in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid excessively pessimistic stories, and pay attention to where they get their news.
After observing recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news outlets and the overly negative tone often seen on television.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch television, there isn’t much positive news to be found.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made some gentle critiques of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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