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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, stopping at familiar places and thanking people for advancements in peace in the Middle East while also encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving visits. They gave pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed services. This tradition has been followed by their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station where he greeted the officers on duty and exchanged baseball caps with them. He was accompanied by his grandson Beau and appeared to be in good spirits as he walked through the hall. Residents stayed indoors to avoid the rain.
The president spent time thinking 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.
When asked about recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the state of the country, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to a decline in viewership for traditional news outlets and the negative tone often found on television.
He suggested that the reason for this 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 face challenges ahead. He suggested that Congress might push Mr. Trump to make changes to some of his plans, and also expressed mild disapproval of some of the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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