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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 those involved in the progress 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 Thanksgiving morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts as they usually do each year. They brought pumpkin pies to show appreciation to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. Additionally, they called members of the armed services to express their gratitude. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy 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 showing his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the information they consume from the media.
When asked about recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decline in viewership of traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during times of uncertainty, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foresaw the possibility of Congress requiring Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and offered gentle criticism of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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