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President Biden paid a final visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and expressed his appreciation for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic for the future.
Written by Zach Montague.
Writing from the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also reached out to members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden was seen smiling as he entered the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president thought deeply 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 what news they are consuming.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys that show a lot of Americans are worried about the direction the country is headed in, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this might be due to the lack of positive news coverage on television.
Although he advised Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push for changes to some of Mr. Trump’s plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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