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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he visited familiar places 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 routine. 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 tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, many residents stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau, all while smiling.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden stated that he thinks this is because fewer people are getting their news from traditional sources and because TV news tends to have overly negative outlooks.
"I believe there’s a reason for that," he mentioned. "When you watch television, there’s not a lot of positive news being shown."
Despite inspiring Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw the possibility of Congress pushing Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle criticisms of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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