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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his usual rounds and thanking everyone for the progress 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 Massachusetts to participate in their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also reached out to members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, the majority of residents stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spent a significant amount of time thinking about 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 are exposed to.
After looking at recent surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decline in viewership of traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He explained that the reason for that is because when you watch television, you are often bombarded with negative news and not much positive news.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made some gentle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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