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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president. During his visit, he stopped at his usual locations and thanked the progress made towards achieving 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 followed their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed services. This tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
On Thursday, when heavy rains hit the island, many residents stayed indoors, but President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked around with his grandson Beau.
The president spent time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Mr. Biden commented on recent surveys that show many Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this concern is due to fewer people watching traditional news and negative opinions on TV.
He mentioned that there might be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you are often exposed to a lot of negative 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 foresees that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and subtly criticized some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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