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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President and visited his usual spots, thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady in Massachusetts visited police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket to deliver pumpkin pies. They also called members of the armed services, continuing a family tradition that began in 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed cheerful as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president thought deeply about 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 polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook presented on television.
He mentioned that there is a reason for that. When you watch TV, you often see more bad news than good 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 adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disapproval of his successor’s recent ideas.
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