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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term in office. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for their efforts in achieving peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also spoke to members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed inside to seek shelter from the weather on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station, interacting with the officers on duty and exchanging baseball caps. He also brought his grandson Beau along with him during the visit.
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 overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the negative tone of TV news coverage.
He suggested that the reason for this could be due to the fact that when you watch television, you’re typically exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and offered mild criticism of his successor’s recent ideas.
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