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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting his usual locations and showing appreciation for advancements in Middle East peace. 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 the first lady visited Massachusetts to carry out their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as contacted members of the armed services. This has been a family tradition for them since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station, interacting with officers on duty and sharing baseball caps with them. He was joined by his grandson Beau as they walked through the hall, smiling and greeting everyone. Residents stayed indoors during the rain, but President Biden seemed cheerful during his visit.
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 where they get their news from.
After analyzing recent public opinion surveys that indicate a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to a decline in viewership for traditional news sources and overly negative news coverage on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, you tend to see more negative news than positive news.
The president urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, but also acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may push Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild criticism of some of his recent ideas.
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