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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his term. He visited his regular places and thanked everyone for the advancements in peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to maintain hope for the future.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts for their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket, and also reached out to members of the armed services. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, many residents stayed indoors on Thursday. However, President Biden seemed happy as he visited the Nantucket fire station. He greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and showed his grandson Beau around the hall.
The president spent a considerable amount of time discussing the current political atmosphere in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid overly pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent public opinion surveys, Mr. Biden shared his belief that the majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction because traditional news sources are losing viewers and TV news tends to have negative viewpoints.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that there is not much positive news being shown on television.
Although he advised Americans to stay positive 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 made mild critiques of his successor’s recent ideas.
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