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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 Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited various places in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. They gave 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.
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 station with his grandson Beau.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States for a while, advising Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Mr. Biden commented on recent polls showing that many Americans are worried about the state of the country. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and excessively negative reporting on TV.
He suggested that the reason for this is because when you watch television, you are often exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite trying to uplift American spirits 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 made subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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