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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term, visiting his regular spots and thanking the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the town of Nantucket, located in Massachusetts
On Thursday morning, the president and first lady of the United States visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, as well as made phone calls to members of the military, continuing a tradition that began in 1975.
During a rainy Thursday, when many people stayed indoors, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled as he greeted and exchanged baseball caps with the officers on duty, while showing his grandson Beau around the building.
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 the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this is due to a decline in viewership for traditional news sources and the negative tone often seen on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because whenever you watch television, you are unlikely to come across positive news stories.
Despite trying to instill hope in Americans during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also expressed some disapproval towards the new ideas proposed by his successor.
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