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Biden visits Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he stopped at his regular spots, thanking everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket in Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket and also reached out to members of the armed services. This has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted and interacted with the officers on duty. He was seen smiling as he walked in with his grandson Beau.
The president spent a significant amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging citizens to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic narratives, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this was due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and excessively negative coverage on television.
He suggested that there might be a reason for that, pointing out that when you watch TV, you are usually exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed mild disapproval of some of the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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