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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President, making his typical visits and thanking 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 went around Massachusetts for Thanksgiving as they usually do. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also called members of the armed services, continuing a tradition that started in 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when many residents stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with a smile on his face. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and even walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spent some time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, you are often not exposed to much positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made mild criticisms of some of the incoming president’s recent proposals.
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