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President Biden took a final trip to Nantucket before the end of his term, visiting his usual spots and thanking people for the strides made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thanksgiving morning, the president and the first lady went around Massachusetts as they usually do, giving pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket. They also called members of the armed services, continuing a family tradition that dates back to 1975.
During a rainy day on 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, exchanged baseball caps with them, and 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 viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
Mr. Biden shared his thoughts on recent public opinion polls that indicate many Americans are worried about the state of the country. He suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be due to the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during times of uncertainty, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Trump to make adjustments to some of his plans, and also made subtle critiques of some of Trump’s recent ideas.
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