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President Biden took a final trip to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and expressed appreciation for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as they do every Thanksgiving. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also spoke with members of the armed services. This is a tradition they have done since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted the officers on duty and interacted with them. He was seen smiling as he walked in with his grandson Beau, exchanging baseball caps with the officers.
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 mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys indicating that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to declining viewership of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be because when you watch TV, there tends to be more negative news than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress could require Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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