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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, making his usual rounds and thanking everyone for their efforts toward peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored 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 activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also reached out to members of the military. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island 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 with a smile on his face.
The president spent a considerable amount of time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States. He 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 surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this was due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the pessimistic tone often found on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, there is usually a lack of positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push for adjustments to some of Mr. Trump’s plans and offered subtle critiques of his successor’s recent proposals.
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