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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he visited his usual places and thanked everyone for 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 to carry out their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also made phone calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden visited 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 thought deeply about the state of politics in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After taking a moment to consider recent public opinion polls that reveal a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden stated that he thinks this is due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the overly negative outlook portrayed on television.
He suggested that there might be a reason for that, pointing out that when you watch TV, you tend to see more negative news than positive news.
Despite giving Americans hope during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Trump to adjust some of his plans and made subtle critiques of some of Trump’s recent ideas.
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