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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President, making his typical visits and thanking the progress 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 Thanksgiving, giving pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket. They also contacted members of the armed forces, continuing a family tradition that began in 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and even showed his grandson Beau around the fire station.
The president thought deeply about 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.
After reviewing recent public opinion polls that reveal most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and overly negative viewpoints presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, you are not exposed to much positive news.
Despite encouraging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disagreement with his successor’s recent ideas.
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