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President Biden made his last visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During the visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island, but President Biden was seen smiling 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 a significant amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and carefully consider the sources of their news.
Mr. Biden mentioned that recent polls have shown that most Americans are worried about the state of the country. He suggested that this could be due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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