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President Biden took his last trip to Nantucket before leaving office. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains were hitting the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked around the hall with his grandson Beau. Most residents stayed indoors during the storm.
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 aware of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to the declining popularity of traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that could be attributed to the fact that when you watch television, the news tends to focus more on negative events rather than positive ones.
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 might push Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle criticisms of some of Trump’s recent ideas.
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