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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. During his visit, he made his regular stops and thanked the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket, located in Massachusetts
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts to carry out their usual Thanksgiving tradition. They delivered pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as called members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During heavy rains on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island, but President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the on-duty officers while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
The president took some time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic storylines, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
After looking at recent surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative tone often found on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, there is not a lot of positive news being broadcasted.
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 could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and also expressed mild disapproval of some of the incoming president’s recent proposals.
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