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Biden visited Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he stopped at his usual places, thanking everyone for working towards peace in the Middle East and encouraging Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from the location of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts as part of their usual Thanksgiving routine. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also spoke with members of the armed forces. This tradition has been a part of their family since 1975.
On Thursday, when heavy rains were hitting the island, President Biden 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. Most residents stayed indoors during the storm.
The president spent a lot of time thinking about the current political situation in the United States, encouraging Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic viewpoints, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After considering recent polls showing that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this might be due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and a lot of negativity on television.
He suggested that the reason for that could be because when you watch TV, you are often bombarded with negative news rather than positive news.
Despite promoting a message of optimism for Americans during uncertain times, the president also foresaw challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump. He suggested that Congress may push for modifications to some of Mr. Trump’s plans and expressed mild disapproval of some of his successor’s recent ideas.
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