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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as president, stopping at his usual spots to thank everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts to participate in their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for the family since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains hit the island, 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. Most residents stayed indoors during the storm.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their identity, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be mindful of where they get their news.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
"I believe there is a reason for that," he stated. "When you watch television, the majority of the news you see is not positive."
Despite encouraging Americans to stay positive in uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made some subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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