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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency, stopping by his usual spots to thank everyone for the advancements made towards peace in the Middle East and to encourage Americans to remain optimistic.
Written by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady went around Massachusetts as they do every Thanksgiving. They gave out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also called members of the armed services. This is a tradition that the family has been following since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He was seen smiling and interacting with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He also walked through the station with his grandson Beau.
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.
Mr. Biden stated that recent public opinion surveys indicate that many Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He believes this is due to a decrease in viewership of traditional news sources and overly negative assessments on television.
He suggested that the reason for this could be that when people watch TV, they are often bombarded with negative news and do not see much positive news.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may encounter challenges in the future. He suggested that Congress could push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also gave some subtle criticism towards his successor’s recent proposals.
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