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President Biden made a final visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he made his regular stops and expressed his thanks for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts to carry out their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made calls to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been ongoing in their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, President Biden visited a fire station in Nantucket and interacted with the officers on duty by shaking hands and exchanging baseball caps. He was accompanied by his grandson Beau during the visit.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid excessive negativity, and be mindful of where they get their news.
After considering recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on TV.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he expressed. "When you watch television, there isn’t much positive news being shown."
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter obstacles in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to make changes to his plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent proposals.
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