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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting his usual spots and expressing thanks for the strides made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic during his visit.
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 activities. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden was seen visiting the Nantucket fire station with a smile on his face. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and showed his grandson Beau around the station.
The president spent time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Mr. Biden discussed recent public opinion surveys that indicate many Americans are worried about the state of the country. He suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for that is because when you watch TV, there is not much positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges ahead for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may require Mr. Trump to make adjustments to some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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