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President Biden made his last visit to Nantucket before his term ended. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and spoke about his appreciation for the progress made towards peace 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 various locations in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed services. This tradition has been upheld by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden decided to visit the Nantucket fire station. Despite most residents staying indoors, he was seen smiling and interacting with the officers on duty. He even brought his grandson Beau along for the visit, exchanging baseball caps and handshakes with the firefighters.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often seen on television.
He mentioned that there is a reason for that, pointing out that when you watch TV, the news tends to focus more on negative stories rather than positive ones.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He anticipated that Congress may compel Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also had some criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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