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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, visiting his usual spots 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 town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and his wife followed their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also spoke with members of the military. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty, exchanging baseball caps and greeting them with a smile. He also took his grandson Beau along with him during the visit.
The president spent a significant amount of time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States. He encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After observing recent public opinion surveys indicating that a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people tuning in to traditional news outlets and the overly negative outlook presented on television.
He mentioned that there is a reason for that. When you watch television, you tend to see more negative news than positive news.
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 anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to make adjustments to his plans and also expressed some criticism towards his successor’s recent proposals.
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