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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, stopping at his usual spots to thank everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and to encourage Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady went around Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They gave out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made phone calls to members of the armed services. This is a tradition that the family has been following since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors to seek shelter from the weather on the island. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and even showed his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president spent time contemplating the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
When Mr. Biden considered recent public opinion polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, he suggested that this might be due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on television.
He suggested that the reason for this might be that when you watch television, you are often exposed to a lot of negative news rather than positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive despite uncertainties, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle critiques of some of Mr. Trump’s recent ideas.
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