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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, stopping at his usual places and thanking people for the peace progress 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 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 ongoing since 1975 for their family.
During a rainy day on the island, many residents stayed indoors, but President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with a smile. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their identity, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After observing recent public opinion polls that reveal a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decline in viewership for traditional news outlets and the negative tone often seen on television.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch TV, there is not much positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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