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President Biden made a final visit to Nantucket before the end of his term, visiting the usual locations and thanking people for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and also called members of the military. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During the rainy day, many people stayed inside, but President Biden visited a fire station on Nantucket Island. He smiled, greeted the officers on duty, and exchanged baseball caps with them. He also brought his grandson Beau along with him.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
President Biden observed that recent polls indicate a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s trajectory. He suggested that this could be due to diminishing viewership of traditional news outlets and pessimistic coverage on television.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch TV, there is not much positive news being broadcasted.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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