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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, making his regular stops and thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague.
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts on Thanksgiving, as they usually do every year. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed services. 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 visited the Nantucket fire station, where he smiled and interacted with the on-duty officers. He even exchanged baseball caps with them and showed his grandson Beau around the station.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the U.S., encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
Joe Biden commented on recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news outlets and the negative portrayal of events on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, you are more likely to see negative news 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 expressed mild disapproval of some of the president-elect’s recent ideas.
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