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President Biden visited Nantucket for the final time during his presidency. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague.
Writing from the town of Nantucket in 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 and also reached out to members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors, but President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with a smile. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president took time to think 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 public opinion surveys that show many Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden mentioned that he thinks this is because fewer people are turning to traditional news sources and because TV tends to have negative assessments.
He mentioned that there may be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you tend to see more negative news than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face obstacles in the future. He suggested that Congress might require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disapproval of his successor’s recent ideas.
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