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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his typical rounds and thanking everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic during his visit.
Authored 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 in Nantucket, as well as called members of the military. This tradition has been carried out by the family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted the officers on duty and interacted with them, even exchanging baseball caps. He was accompanied by his grandson Beau during the visit.
The president spent a considerable 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.
During a recent reflection, Mr. Biden noted that many Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to a decline in viewership for traditional news sources and the overly negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this might be that when people watch television, they are usually exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite advising Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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