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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he went to his usual places 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.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket and called members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by 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 visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked inside with his grandson Beau.
The president carefully thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about where the country is headed, 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 that could be because when you watch TV, you tend to see more bad news than good news.
Despite trying to uplift Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He foresaw the possibility of Congress requiring Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and subtly expressed disapproval towards some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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