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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he visited his regular spots, thanked advancements towards peace in the Middle East, and encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady of the United States went to Massachusetts to carry out their usual Thanksgiving visits. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, as well as calling members of the armed services. This is a tradition that they have been doing since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, the majority of residents stayed indoors on the island. President Biden, however, was seen smiling as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and walked through the hall with his grandson Beau.
The president thought carefully about the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they are consuming.
After considering recent public opinion surveys showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this may be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the overly negative outlook presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also had some reservations about some of the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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