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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, stopping at his usual places and thanking everyone for the advancements 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 first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also made phone calls to members of the military. This tradition has been carried out by the family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday when most people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled as he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He also walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president took some time to think about the current political environment in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid excessively pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After analyzing recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s future, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the negative tone of TV news coverage.
He suggested that the reason for this might be that when people watch television, they are usually exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged there may be challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He stated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to reconsider some of his plans and also expressed some disagreement with his successor’s recent suggestions.
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