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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, stopping at his usual spots and thanking people for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts to continue their annual Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, while also reaching out to members of the armed services. This tradition has been ongoing since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty. He smiled, shook hands, and exchanged baseball caps with them while showing his grandson Beau around the station. Residents stayed indoors during the rain.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic narratives, and carefully choose where they get their news from.
Mr. Biden noticed that recent polls show that most Americans are worried about the country’s current direction. He thinks this is because fewer people are relying on traditional news sources and because TV news tends to have a negative outlook.
He mentioned that there might be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you often don’t come across much positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive 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 Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and also made subtle critiques of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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