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Biden visits Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he visited the usual places and thanked 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 as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also made calls to members of the military. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden seemed cheerful as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and even brought his grandson Beau along for the visit.
The president thought about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to remember their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be aware of where they get their news from.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden stated that he thinks this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on television.
He suggested there is a reason for that, pointing out that when you watch TV, you are often bombarded with negative news rather than positive stories.
Although he urged 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 subtly expressed disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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