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President Biden visited Nantucket for the last time during his presidency. He visited the usual places and thanked everyone for the progress made towards peace in the Middle East. He also encouraged 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 various locations in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, giving pumpkin pies to police officers, firefighters, and medics on Nantucket. They also called members of the armed services, carrying on a family tradition that started in 1975.
During a rainy day on the island, President Biden visited the Nantucket fire station and interacted with the officers on duty, even exchanging baseball caps with them. He was seen smiling and walking through the station with his grandson Beau.
After thinking deeply about the current political atmosphere in the United States, the president encouraged Americans to stay true to their values, avoid pessimistic stories, and be mindful of the news they consume.
After looking at recent polls that indicate a majority of Americans are worried about the country’s direction, Mr. Biden suggested that this could be due to fewer people watching traditional news sources and the negative outlook often presented on television.
He suggested that the reason for that may be due to the lack of positive news on television.
Despite urging Americans to stay positive during uncertain times, the president acknowledged potential challenges for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the future. He suggested that Congress may push Mr. Trump to adjust some of his plans and also made subtle criticisms of his successor’s recent ideas.
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