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Biden visits Nantucket for the last time as President. During his visit, he made his usual rounds and thanked the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged Americans to remain optimistic.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
On Thursday morning, the president and the first lady visited Massachusetts to participate in their usual Thanksgiving activities. They handed out pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics in Nantucket, and also made calls to members of the armed services. This tradition has been carried out by the family since 1975.
During a rainy day on Thursday, many people stayed indoors on the island while President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station. He smiled as he greeted the officers on duty, exchanged baseball caps with them, and showed his grandson Beau around the station.
The president thought carefully 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.
During a conversation, Mr. Biden discussed how recent surveys have shown that most Americans are worried about the country’s direction. He thinks this is due to fewer people relying on traditional news sources and the negative outlook often portrayed on TV.
He mentioned that there could be a reason for that. When you watch TV, you are often exposed to negative news rather than positive news.
Despite encouraging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged that President-elect Donald J. Trump may face challenges ahead. He foresees that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also mentioned some concerns about the ideas proposed by his successor.
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