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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his typical visits and thanking everyone for the advancements made in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, where they gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket. They also spoke with members of the military over the phone, continuing a family tradition that started in 1975.
During a rainy Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while walking through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president spent time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
Mr. Biden noted that recent surveys have indicated that many Americans are worried about the direction the country is headed in. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He mentioned that he believes there is a reason for that. He pointed out that when you watch television, you are often bombarded with negative news instead of positive stories.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He foresees that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disagreement with his successor’s recent ideas.
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