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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting familiar places and thanking everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Reporting from the city of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
The president and first lady stuck to their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts by visiting Nantucket and giving pumpkin pies to police, firefighters, and medics. They also made calls to members of the military, carrying on a tradition that dates back to 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when many people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the station with his grandson Beau, all with a smile on his face.
The president took time to think about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and pay attention to where they get their news from.
After seeing recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to decreasing viewership of traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on TV.
He suggested that the reason for this could be because when you watch TV, there is not a lot of positive news being shown.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans, and also subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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