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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, stopping at familiar places and thanking people for the advancements made 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 as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This is a tradition that the family has been following since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, most people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He was seen smiling and walking with his grandson Beau through the fire station.
The president spent a lot of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Upon reviewing recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decrease in viewership for traditional news sources and overly negative assessments on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be due to 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 in the future. He suggested that Congress might 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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