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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he made his typical stops, thanking everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East and encouraging 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 as they usually do on Thanksgiving. They brought pumpkin pies to first responders on Nantucket and also made phone calls to members of the military, maintaining a tradition that started in 1975 for their family.
During a rainy Thursday, when many people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, shook hands, and exchanged baseball caps with them, all while walking through the hall with his grandson Beau. Biden seemed happy and smiled during the visit.
The president spent a significant amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden stated that he thinks this is due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, there is not much positive news being shown.
Despite encouraging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that there may be challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed slight disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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