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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term as president. During his visit, he visited his usual locations and spoke about being thankful for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the military. This is a tradition that the family has been doing since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island. However, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station with a smile on his face. He greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty while guiding his grandson Beau through the building.
The president thought deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden thinks this is due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook portrayed on TV.
He expressed his belief that the reason for that could be because when you watch television, you are often not exposed to much positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He anticipated that Congress might push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and hinted at some reservations about his successor’s recent ideas.
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