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Biden takes his last trip to Nantucket as President
During his visit, the president made his typical visits and thanked the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the island of Nantucket, located in Massachusetts
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts and followed their usual Thanksgiving tradition of delivering pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also called members of the armed services, continuing a family tradition that dates back to 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when most people stayed indoors on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He appeared happy as he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps. Biden also showed his grandson Beau around the fire station.
The president spoke at length about the current political atmosphere in the United States, emphasizing the importance of remembering our national identity, avoiding excessively negative stories, and being aware of the news we consume.
After reviewing recent public opinion polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and overly negative coverage on television.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he mentioned. "When you watch TV, most of the news you see is not positive."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made some mild criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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