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President Biden paid a final visit to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and spoke about being thankful for the steps taken towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic about the future.
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 brought pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors 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 with them. He also walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic perspectives, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden expressed his belief that this is due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative outlook presented on TV.
He suggested that the lack of good news on television could be the reason for that.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He foreseen that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and slightly criticized some of his successor’s recent suggestions.
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