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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the armed forces. This tradition has been carried out by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, when most people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps, and walked through the building with his grandson Beau, all while smiling.
The president spent some time thinking about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After looking at recent polls that show most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often seen on TV.
He suggested that the reason for that might be because when you watch TV, there isn’t much positive news being reported.
Although he advised Americans to stay positive despite uncertain times, the president also acknowledged challenges that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face in the future. He suggested that Congress may push for some modifications to Mr. Trump’s proposals and expressed mild criticism towards some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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