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President Biden took one last trip to Nantucket before the end of his term. During his visit, he visited his usual spots and thanked everyone for their efforts in promoting peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts as part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the military. This tradition has been upheld by the family since 1975.
Despite the rainy weather keeping many people indoors on Thursday, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and showed his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States and encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of where they get their news.
After looking at recent surveys showing that most Americans are worried about where the country is headed, Mr. Biden suggested that this is due to fewer people turning to traditional news sources and the negative tone of TV news reports.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, there is very little positive news being broadcasted.
Despite trying to instill hope in Americans 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 some reservations about his successor’s recent proposals.
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