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President Biden took his last trip to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual destinations and thanked everyone for their efforts in promoting peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague.
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts as part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the military. This tradition has been ongoing since 1975 for their family.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty and exchanged baseball caps with them, all while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
The president spent a significant amount of time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
Mr. Biden observed that recent public opinion polls indicate that many Americans are worried about the future of the country. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he mentioned. "When you watch television, you often don’t come across much positive news."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to make adjustments to his plans and also expressed some reservations about his successor’s recent proposals.
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