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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. He visited his usual spots and thanked people 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 first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the military. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors in Nantucket, but President Biden visited the fire station where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He also brought his grandson Beau along for the visit.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to declining viewership of traditional news outlets and overly pessimistic reports on television.
He believed there was a reason for that. When you watch TV, there is not much positive news being reported.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump could face challenges ahead. He foresaw the possibility of Congress pushing Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made mild critiques of his successor’s recent ideas.
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