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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. He visited his regular locations and thanked everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
The president and the first lady visited Massachusetts on Thanksgiving morning to carry out their usual tradition of giving pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also phoned members of the armed forces, continuing a tradition that has been ongoing since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, many people stayed indoors while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled, greeted the officers on duty, and exchanged baseball caps with them while showing his grandson Beau around the building.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are exposed to.
As Mr. Biden thought about recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, he suggested that this could be due to fewer people following traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on TV.
He stated that he believes there is a reason for that situation. When you watch TV, you are often not exposed to positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress might require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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