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President Biden made his last visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for their efforts in promoting peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people in Nantucket stayed indoors, but President Biden visited the fire station. He smiled and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He also walked through the station with his grandson Beau.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic storylines, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to declining viewership of traditional news sources and overly negative assessments on television.
"I believe there’s a reason for that," he commented. "When you watch TV, you tend to see more bad news than good 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 may require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent ideas.
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