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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, making his regular rounds and thanking people for the advancements made towards 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 the first lady followed their usual Thanksgiving routine in Massachusetts. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made calls to members of the armed services. This practice has been a tradition for their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty, exchanging baseball caps and greeting them with a smile. He also brought his grandson Beau along for the visit.
The president spent time discussing the current political environment in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of what news they consume.
Mr. Biden commented on recent public opinion polls that revealed many Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, there is not much positive news being broadcasted.
Although he urged Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president also foresaw challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He anticipated that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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